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Osborne, Solaz, 2005
We've been really diggin' the southern French wine lately (I probably sound like a broken record if you read this regularly). So I've been trying to dabble to the east (Italy) and the southwest (Spain). And this is one of those Spanish wines. Just a ... |
Nov 24, 2008 |
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Vina Gormaz, Ribera del Duero, Tempranillo, 2006
We drank this bottle along with a Tempranillo from Oregon (see the Abacela review), so it was really interesting to directly compare the old and new world styles. This wine -- unlike its Oregon counterpart, had no strong vanilla smell at all. Instead ... |
Oct 22, 2008 |
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Bodegas, Castano Monastrell, 2006
According to the Wine Advocate: "The 2005 Monastrell is an insane value ... fragrant aromas of blue fruits, plums, and prunes. Ripe, layered, and full-flavored, this hedonistic effort can be enjoyed now but will surely evolve for 2-3 years.” ... |
Oct 18, 2008 |
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Albaliza, Tempranillo-Garnacha, 2005
Here's another Spanish wine. This one had a card at the store describing what a deal this was, so why not give it a try? The nose was plum! Lots of fruit compared to all the other Spanish and French we've been drinking lately. In addition to the fruit ... |
Oct 12, 2008 |
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Rondan, (Crianza) Rioja, 2001
Apparently, we've just started a Spanish wine kick, and this is the second (of a many coming soon). The nose is oak/vanilla, pepper, cinnamon, bark, a slight bit of chemical. Yes, oak again, but no where near the level of oak in that Toro we just had. ... |
Oct 11, 2008 |
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La Uve, Barrica, Toro, 2001
I'll describe this as a "Justin Timberlake wine"; yeah, it's bubble-gum pop, but you have to admit that sometimes it sounds good (no, I don't own any Justin albums just for the record). It's just that this is a wine likely to be a hit at ... |
Oct 6, 2008 |
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Vega Sindoa, Cabernet Sauvignon and Tempranillo, 2004
Here's another one (in a long list) of attempts at a good and cheap table wine. And this one isn't half bad (though perhaps not the holy grail). Denise described it as "feeling like a plush carpet in your mouth ... it sinks in your mouth). The ... |
Sep 19, 2008 |
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Campo Viego, Reserva Rioja, 2003
The nose has a definite chemical smell -- turpentine -- along with some bark. Ignoring the turpentine, it smells like an Oregon forest right after it rains.The taste is thin. Here and there, you can pick up some salmon berry and currant. Sometimes ... |
Jul 13, 2008 |
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El Coto, Rioja (Crianza), 2004
This is wine is the start of a number of less expensive wines that we'll be reviewing. We can't afford to drink expensive wines regularly, so I've gotten a number of bottles that are in the $7 to $15 range. We'll likely review these over the next few ... |
May 7, 2008 |
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Las Rocas, 'de San Alejandro', Garnacha, 2004
Smell: Blackberries and swimming pools (the chlorine). Peppy. Dry like a stone building. Reminiscent of Ferdinand the Bull. Taste: Gauze. Sterile. Sweet. Finish: Smooth and smokey. Has a medical hit. Really drinkable. Cost: Rating: 2.5 |
Mar 1, 2008 |
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Alvear, 'Pedro Ximenez Solera 1927', Sherry
Smell: Dusty molasses. Taste: It's a glass of molasses! Like "Panda" black licorice. Finish: Yep, the molasses remains. Liquid molasses with a hint of sherry. Very thick and viscous (not total syrup, but comes close). Cost: (and 375ml at ... |
Jan 2, 2008 |
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Lustau, 'Los Arcos' Dry Amontillado (Solera Reserve), Sherry
Smell: Oxidized, almond and butterscotch. Taste: Nutty and almond with hints of hazelnut. Finish: Dry alcohol, not sweet. Again, hints of almond. A medicine-sort of bitterness. Quite viscous--not syrupy, but definitely on the thick-side. Cost: ... |
Dec 8, 2007 |
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El Maestro Sierra, Oloroso '15 Year', Sherry
Smell: Alcohol, spices (cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger). Faint wood. Taste: Hints of nuts. Not at all sweet. Slight sourness/bitterness. Finish: Hazelnut and oxidation. Fairly long finish. Really smooth for sherry. Viscous--thick but not syrupy. Cost: ... |
Dec 7, 2007 |
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Arbanta, Rioja, 2002
Smell: Earthy, herbaceous, leather. Taste: Spicy. Like a mouthful of walnuts. Makes the mouth pucker. Finish: Chalky, sour, acidic. A bitter bite that really lingers. Cost: Rating: |
Aug 9, 2007 |
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Lustau, 'Oloroso', Sherry
Smell: -- Taste: Very, very good Oloroso sherry. For those not in-the-know, think of your favorite tawny port, only not sweet at all. Finish: -- Cost: Rating: (not sure it's worth the extra money -- great otherwise) |
Jun 29, 2007 |
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Hidalgo, Amontillado, Sherry
Smell: -- Taste: Very middle of the road Amontillado. Good if you like it, but it's definitely in the middle -- between a more tawny, nutty sherry and a fino sherry (very light and crisp). Finish: Smooth. Cost: Rating: |
Jun 21, 2007 |