Daily Archives: December 2, 2008

Lustau Amontillado Los Arcos

Posted on December 2, 2008 by RJ

Lustau, Jerez DO, Solera Reserva, Dry, Amontillado, Los Arcos nv This wine is nutty and sweet smelling but beware it’s not sweet. In the mouth is a sense of toffee, peanut brittle and toasted almonds. This is the budget Amontillado … Continue reading →

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Finca Sobreno Toro 2004

Posted on December 2, 2008 by RJ

Finca Sobreno, Toro DO, Crianza 2004 There is a rustic quality to the nose, combining earthiness and fruit on the ground. In the mouth this wine is a baby with ample tannin and a balance of acidity and extract – … Continue reading →

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Alto Moncayo veraton 2006

Posted on December 2, 2008 by RJ

Bodegas Alto Moncayo, Campo De Borja DO, veraton 2006 This wine exudes the sweet smell of oak with a hint of cedar. The mouth is soft and fruity, having a lusciousness that is true to the house style.This wine is … Continue reading →

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Alianca Vinho Verde Branco

Posted on December 2, 2008 by RJ

Caves Allianca, Vinho Verde DOC, Branco When you smell this wine you get a sense that it is aging quickly and starting to tire. What is true to type about this wine is the petillance, light body and high acidity. … Continue reading →

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