Veleta Tasting with Juan Palomar and his wife.

It was a pleasure to meet Juan and Nola and taste their wines (thanks Greg!). But what were we to expect? Andalusia is known for its Sherries and Montillas, but reds? Will the hot climate of the south show itself? or will the cool mountain air take over? how about - BOTH :) the wines showed a lot of potential of the region! the minerality made us think of loir and the ripe fruit - of california. an intriguing marriage indeed. last but not least - in the world of high prices - these wines are not just QPR - they are steals! Nolados at $15 is ...honestly?...crazy not to be sold out in seconds.

• NV Bodega Dominio Buenavista / Veleta Sparkling Mist 87 Points

  Spain, Andalucía, Vino de la Tierra Contraviesa Alpujarra

  bottled a year ago (disgorged 2 years ago) - cava-like wine made from 100% pinot (thats sadly no longer avaliable). light, touch of red fruit, strawberry and citrus, good medium finish. very pleasant.

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• 2007 Bodega Dominio Buenavista / Veleta Vijiriega 88 Points

  Spain, Andalucía, Vino de la Tierra Contraviesa Alpujarra

  i must agree with JR on this! qpr level here is VERY high. 2 onths of oak adds a nice creamy touch, 10% chard does the same - but at its core this is a wine thats alive with lemon and satly minerality, just a touch of sweetness on the back adds another layer of pleasure. LOVED this - a buy!

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• 2007 Bodega Dominio Buenavista / Veleta Chardonnay 86 Points

  Spain, Andalucía, Vino de la Tierra Contraviesa Alpujarra

  20% viognier adds a spicy, honey and floral sweetness on the nose. but the middle is lighter flavored and a bit heavier, lemon dominates. bit rough and the slc shows. i liked this less than the previous wine.

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• 2007 Bodega Dominio Buenavista / Veleta Tempranillo Rosé 88 Points

  Spain, Andalucía, Vino de la Tierra Contraviesa Alpujarra

  sweet ripe strawberries, perfume, good balanced middle with a bite, minerality, nice dry finish - excellent and at $10 its a BUY

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• 2007 Bodega Dominio Buenavista / Veleta Tempranillo Nuevo 87 Points

  Spain, Andalucía, Vino de la Tierra Contraviesa Alpujarra

  10% grenache here. no oak. rich tipe black fruit, fresh cherry, light on tannins. very pleasant wine - although a bit simple.

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• 2006 Bodega Dominio Buenavista / Veleta Tempranillo 88 Points

  Spain, Andalucía, Vino de la Tierra Contraviesa Alpujarra

  started out sweet and ripe but with some time became more earthy and less jammy. in the beggining this was missing soe zing but again - with time - more minerality and acidity, doos strong tannins. 1 year in oak - perhaps need some more time to develop? at its price - excellent.

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• 2005 Bodega Dominio Buenavista / Veleta Nolados 90 Points

  Spain, Andalucía, Vino de la Tierra Contraviesa Alpujarra

  easily the wine of the night for me. 40% cab sav / 40% cab Fr. / 20% temp. herbs, bell pepper, cherries. with yummy middle full of structure and chewy tannins. this is just plain good and at $15??!!! BUY!

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• 2006 Bodega Dominio Buenavista / Veleta Cabernet Sauvignon 88 Points

  Spain, Andalucía, Vino de la Tierra Contraviesa Alpujarra

  blackberry, rich, touch of jam. one year in oak. ripe, touch of sweetness. not my style - 15% alc though is well balanced. milk-chocolate notes.
  good ripe cab. again - the price makes it QPR

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excellent wines and company! thanks guys!