Archive for October 9th, 2008

Spanish diversity

Posted in October 9th, 2008

by Ray in Campo De Borja, Grenache, Ribera del Duero, Spain, Tempranillo, Valladolid

Bodegas Borsao, Campo de Borja DO 2006 There’s cherry fruit and a sense of cherry pie leaping out of the glass. The mouth is full of juicy fruit in a a light-bodied, easy to drink format. This is certainly the last of the ‘06 as the ‘07 is on the market. The good news is [...]

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More refreshers from Iberia

Posted in October 9th, 2008

by Ray in Albariño, Galicia, Portugal, Rias Baixas, Spain, Vinho Verde

Fâmega Vinho Verde Denominação de Origem Controlada Vinho Branco 2007 This is a personal favorite for lean white wine on a budget. There’s citrus in the nose and the petillance is quite palpable on this date, adding to the livliness.
Notes on the ‘06: Lean and green and pétillant – a great value example; petillance [...]

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