Daily Archives: April 8, 2009

Artadi Vinas de Gain 2005

Posted on April 8, 2009 by RJ

Artadi Vinedos & Vinos, Rioja DOC Vinas de Gain 2005 The wine is a bit reductive and needs some air. With a bit of airing, there is a green spice/herbal character in the nose while the fruit is still buried … Continue reading →

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Muga Reserva 2005

Posted on April 8, 2009 by RJ

Muga, Rioja, Reserva DOC 2005 The nose combines vanilla, smokiness and ash with cranberries and just the right amount of horse blanket and leather. In the mouth, the tannins make a ripe blanket on top of the tart cherry fruit … Continue reading →

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Tejada Tempranillo Grenache 2004

Posted on April 8, 2009 by RJ

Tejada Vineyards, Lake County, Tempranillo 50% Grenache 50% 2004 The spiritous character is starting to get ahead of the fruit in the nose. In the mouth the alcohol peeks out again, yet it works. There’s a great balance of fruit … Continue reading →

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Quady Visao 2007

Posted on April 8, 2009 by RJ

I paid a visit to Quady while returning from a trip to the mountains just south of Yosemite. The pilgramage to Quady is one that I have long wanted to make yet it is a drive from Sonoma County. This … Continue reading →

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Borsao 2007

Posted on April 8, 2009 by RJ

Bodegas Borsao, Campo de Borja DO 2007 The fruit just leaps out of the glass and has a candy element to it with a bit of black pepper. The mouth is soft, the wine is light-bodied, tasting of red candy, … Continue reading →

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