Tasted Sunday, November 18, 2018 by Yagil with 179 views
Clear, med ruby
Clean, med+ primary intensity (with light secondary & oak spices) of forward red & black fruits - red-current, cranberry, herbal, dried fruits, earth, leather,
Developing
Dry, med+ acidity, med tannins, high alc., med+ body, med intensity of primary fruity flavours, cedar, chocolate, spices, earthy
Med+ finish,
Drink now - suitable for further ageing
Outstanding
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60% Monastrell – 25% Tempranillo – 15% Cabernet Sauvignon
Clear, med garnet deep ruby
Clean, med+ intensity of primary (red &black fruits) secondary & light tertiary aromas , earthy, savoury, dried fruits, herbal, herbaceous,
Developing
Dry, med acidity, med tannins, high alc., med+ body, med intensity of primary & secondary flavours, dry fruits, savoury, earthy, oak
med finish
Red fruits, pastry, herbal
Very good
Drink now - suitable for further ageing
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100% Mencia
Clear, med ruby
Clean, med+ primary, secondary & tertiary aromas: black fruits dominated, herbal, oak, pepper, savoury, meaty, earthy,
Developing
Dry, med+ acidity, med+ tannins, high alc. - 14%, med+body, light primary, mainly secondary & tertiary, crisp, rusty flavours, herbal, black pepper, oak spices, earthy, savoury, meaty
med finish
Can drink now - suitable for further ageing
outstanding (very good)
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Clear, deep ruby
Clean, med primary, secondary & tertiary aromas of dark red/black fruits, oak, earth, mushroom, herbal, lavender, new oak, vanilla spices, savoury, wet floor,
Developing
Dry, med+ acidity, med+ tannins, high med alc., med+ body, med+ intensity primary secondary & tertiary flavours, of dark fruits, cassis, earth, spices, roses, pastry, mint,
Cedar, tobacco,
Leather, meat, savoury, earth,
med+ finish,
Can drink now - suitable for further ageing
Outstanding
However - this specific bottle was below what I'd expect from an Alion
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70% Tempranillo, 20% Garnacho, 5% Graciano and 5% Mazuelo
Clear, med garnet
Clean, med+ (primary) secondary & tertiary aromas of dark red/black fruits, earth, leather, spices, coffee, savoury, dry fruits,
fully developed
Dry, med+ acidity, high tannins, med alc., med body, med+ primary secondary & tertiary flavours, dark roasted fruits, dry plums, earth, herbaceous, liquorice, mint, eucalyptus,
med+ finish
drink now - (not?) suitable for further ageing
outstanding
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2017 Marqués de Riscal Verdejo Rueda 86 Points
Spain, Castilla y León, Rueda
Clear, pale lemon green
Clean, med intensity of primary aromas (citrus, green apple, grapefruit, stone fruit, herbaceous, floral)
Simple
Youthful
Dry, med+ acidity, med alc., med- body, med- intensity of primary flavours (citrus, green apple, grapefruit, stone fruit) med- finish,
Simple , Good
Drink now - not suitable for further ageing
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2012 Marqués de Murrieta Rioja Capellanía 90 Points
Spain, La Rioja, La Rioja Alta, Rioja
Clear, med lemon
Clean, med+ intensity of bit primary, mainly secondary & tertiary aromas (tropical fruit, banana, pineapple melon, stone fruit, honeysuckle), pastry, brioche; dried apricot & banana
developing
Dry, med acidity, med alc., med+ body, med+ intensity of secondary flavours (citrus, green apple, grapefruit, stone fruit)
med+ finish,
Can Drink now but has ageing potential
Outstanding
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2017 Viña Memorias Memorias del Rambam Blanc 87 Points
Spain, Valencia, Utiel-Requena
Clear, pale lemon green
Clean, med+ intensity of primary aromas (floral, dry herbs, citrus & tropical fruit, banana, pineapple melon), pastry, brioche; dried apricot & banana, petrol
Youthful
Dry, med+ acidity, med alc., med body, med intensity flavours (citrus & tropical fruit, green apple), pastry dried apricot
med finish,
Simple
Drink now not suitable for further ageing
Good
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