WSET course Level 3, 6th session

Tasted Sunday, November 18, 2018 by Yagil with 179 views

Flight 1 (3 Notes)

  • 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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Flight 2 (2 Notes)

  • 2016 Alvaro Palacios Priorat Les Terrasses Laderas de Pizarra 89 Points

    Spain, Catalunya, Priorat

    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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  • 2011 Casa de la Ermita Monastrell Jumilla Crianza 87 Points

    Spain, Murcia, Jumilla

    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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Flight 3 (3 Notes)

  • 2015 Descendientes de José Palacios Bierzo Pétalos 88 Points

    Spain, Castilla y León, Bierzo

    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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  • 2012 Bodegas y Viñedos Alión Ribera del Duero 90 Points

    Spain, Castilla y León, Ribera del Duero

    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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  • 2005 R. López de Heredia Rioja Reserva Viña Tondonia 89 Points

    Spain, La Rioja, La Rioja Alta, Rioja

    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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