Daily Archives: May 5, 2009

Palacios Remondo La Montesa 2005

Posted on May 5, 2009 by Ray Johnson

Bodegas Palacios Remondo, Rioja DOC, Crianza, La Montesa 2005 In the nose there are brown spices and a sense of the forest floor while the mouth is supple and fruity, with the acidity I associate with the wines of this … Continue reading →

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Palacios Les Terrasses 2006

Posted on May 5, 2009 by Ray Johnson

Alvaro Palacios, Priorat DOC, Les Terrasses 2006 There’s an appropriate amount of brett in the nose, offering complexity to the red fruit notes. In the mouth this is a chewy wine, showing the structure we associate with this rugged region. … Continue reading →

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Borsao seleccion 2007

Posted on May 5, 2009 by Ray Johnson

Bodegas Borsao, Campo de Borja DO, Crianza, seleccion 2007 There’s plenty of sweet oak to greet you when you pick up the glass. The mouth features more of the same with ripe fruit and enough acidity to make this wine … Continue reading →

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