by Ray Johnson | Jul 18, 2009 | Cabernet Sauvignon, Ribera del Duero, Spain, Tempranillo
Pago de Carraovejas, Ribera Del Duero DO, Crianza 2006 The previous vintage of this wine was quite substantial. In the ’06 the ripeness of the fruit really shows in the nose and the mouth meets that with ample structure for aging. The estate is planted to...
by Ray Johnson | Jul 18, 2009 | Rioja, Spain, Tempranillo
Muga, Rioja DOC, Reserva, Seleccion Especial 2004 There are sweet brown spices, cherry and light earthiness in the nose. The mouth shows structure, with plenty of tannin and acidity, filled out by the cherry fruit to make this a keeper in the cellar – very long...
by Ray Johnson | May 5, 2009 | California, Grenache, Rioja, Spain, Tempranillo
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 region – delicious. The grapes are...
by Ray Johnson | May 5, 2009 | Cabernet Sauvignon, Carignane, Grenache, Priorat, Spain
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. Let this wine settle...
by Ray Johnson | May 5, 2009 | Cabernet Sauvignon, Campo De Borja, Grenache, Spain, Tempranillo
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 a food friendly value. The grapes are 50%...
by Ray Johnson | Apr 27, 2009 | Aragon, Cabernet Sauvignon, Carinena, Spain, Syrah, Tempranillo
Jordan de Asso, Carinena DO, Crianza 2005 This wine features a great balance of oak and fruity flavors, driven by a long sense of acidity. The grapes behind this blend are 40% Tempranillo, 30% Cabernet Sauvignon and 30% Syrah. The wine was aged in 100% French oak for...
