Archive for April 1st, 2008

Iberian Grenache

Posted in April 1st, 2008

by Ray in Grenache, Navarra, Priorat, Spain

Bodegas Nekeas Navarra DO El Chaparral de Vega Sindoa Old Vines Grenache 2005
There’s smoke, tar and the brightness of fresh berries. Light-bodied and fruity. Sourced from 60 year old Grenache (Garnacha) grown in the Nekeas Valley. The wine is a Jorge Ordonez selection Estate bottled in Anorbe. 14% $11.49 at Bottle Barn.
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Port if you please

Posted in April 1st, 2008

by Ray in Port, Portugal

Taylor Fladgate, Porto, Late Bottled Vintage 2001
Dried fruits such as prunes are a common theme with noticeable alcohol – true to type and sometimes the wine seems to have the alcohol integrated even better than usual, though most are not bothered by a little kick in their after-dinner beverage. Bottled in 2007 in Oporto, by [...]

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Andalucian classics 2

Posted in April 1st, 2008

by Ray in Palomino, Sherry, Spain

Lustau Sherry Denominación de Origen Solera Reserva Light Fino Sherry Jarana nv
Classic bruised apples and nuttiness. This Palomino-based wine is matured in Jerez de la Fronterra, Bottling code: 7053 15.5% $13.99 at BB emilio-lustau.com
Lustau Sherry Denominación de Origen Solera Reserva DeLuxe Cream Capataz Andres nv
This wine smells of nuts and caramel. The mouth is [...]

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