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Red

2006 Venus La Universal Montsant Vénus

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12/20/2020 - Neurowine1 Does not like this wine: NR

Cork fractured. Not a good show for this one, my final btl. At first I thought it was corky, but that blew off (mostly). The wine itself tastes tired and just sort of dirty. It is drinkable, but gives little pleasure-. Not sure what happened to this one. On the fence after a glass about whether to dump..

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2014 Venus La Universal Montsant Dido

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7/26/2016 - djward Likes this wine: 82 points

Had this in Ibiza Cotton Club. Very nice.

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2014 Venus La Universal Montsant Dido

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2/1/2017 - huse Likes this wine: 90 points

Varietal composition: predominantly made from Garnatxa (70 percent) with small amounts of Syrah, Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon (granite soils). A bit flabby initially, the wine gained in structure and complexity after some time in the decanter. Maturation: 60 percent of the wine was aged for 16 months in different oak barrels (300 up to 4000 liters) and clay amphorae, the remaining 40 percent in concrete tanks. Clean, bright cherry-red in color and an alluring nose of blackberry, violets, new leather and some smoky nuances. The palate shows a medium-bodied, modern styled wine with abundant ripe red fruit, sweet spices, a well-integrated acidity and smooth tannins. Good herbaceous finish. This wine is made for early consumption but will age quite happily over the next 2-4 years. In my opinion not the most typical Montsant wine, but very well made.

Samenstelling: voornamelijk gemaakt van Garnatxa (70 percent) aangevuld met een beetje Syrah, Merlot en Cabernet Sauvignon (graniet bodems). Wat flauwtjes bij opening, maar na enige tijd in de decanteerkaraf verkreeg de wijn duidelijk meer complexiteit en structuur. Rijping: 60 percent van de wijn verbleef gedurende 16 maanden in eiken vaten van verschillende grootte (300 tot 4000 liter) en amforen, de resterende 40 percent rijpte in betonnen tanks. Helder kersrood van kleur en een verleidelijke neus van bramen, viooltjes, nieuw leder en wat rokerige nuances. Een middelkrachtige, modern gestileerde wijn met overvloedig rijp rood fruit, zachte kruiden, een fraai geïntegreerde aciditeit en soepele tannines. Mooie, kruidige afdronk. Een wijn die al in een vroeg stadium kan gedronken worden, maar zich ook nog 2 tot 4 jaar verder kan ontwikkelen. Volgens mij niet de meest typische Montsant-wijn, maar wel zeer goed gemaakt.

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Red

2014 Venus La Universal Montsant Dido

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7/29/2017 - WineTally Likes this wine: NR

Garnacha, Syrah, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon blend by René Barbier & Sara Pérez. From ecologically farmed sauló (decomposed granite) soil plots in Falset, and aged in clay pots.

A(ccuracy)=2: Med bright ruby. Pronounced tarry, floral nose.
B(alance)=2: Firm and focused.
C(omplexity)=2: Dark berries, plum, tar, leather, tobacco, mineral.
D(epth)=2: Vibrant, exhilarating length and finish.

Wine Tally Score [2,2,2,2] = 8/10

The pleasant surprise? Jarring intensity insinuated by the nose opens to youthful freshness and purity instead!

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2014 Venus La Universal Montsant Dido

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9/18/2017 - maxima wrote: 86 points

Grosse grenache molle et sans intéret....même avec la carafe
de 3 heures, rien n'y change, acidité basse,
aucun intéret à garder ce genre de vin
au risque qu'il dépérisse encore plus.

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2014 Venus La Universal Montsant Dido

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1/14/2018 - Primordialsoup Likes this wine: 88 points

Not as good as the 2013, IMO.

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2014 Venus La Universal Montsant Dido

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8/29/2018 - JimmyBubbles Likes this wine: 88 points

Fruta perfectamente definida en forma de grosellas y fresas bien maduras. Con apuntes de monte bajo como corresponde. Algo cálido en boca pero con una textura de seda y un final más que decente. Me gusta mucho el trabajo que hay aquí buscando la finura y la bebilidad.

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2014 Venus La Universal Montsant Dido

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9/27/2019 - mhanlon2019@outlook.com wrote: 94 points

Excellent - drunk in 2019. Lovely colour, long in mouth, soft tannins, earthy cherry, great depth , herbaceous

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2014 Venus La Universal Montsant Dido

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8/14/2020 - GlenviewGSW wrote: 86 points

Juicy, fresh Grenache based wine from Spain. Pretty straight forward pleasant BBQ wine. But nothing more.

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White

2015 Venus La Universal Montsant Dido Blanco

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2/20/2017 - Yorgos wrote: 88 points

Medium yellow. A tad shy initially, opened up with some air and revealed floral and stone fruit notes along with some citrus in the back. Medium body with low to medium acidity, some touch of tannin, more complex and expressive than the nose with medium finish. Solid.

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2015 Venus La Universal Montsant Dido Blanco

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4/30/2017 - kenthargis wrote: 88 points

Delicate flavors, quite nice. Interesting blend of white varietals.

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2015 Venus La Universal Montsant Dido Blanco

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4/30/2017 - Shapnyc Likes this wine: 91 points

Not the 2014 but still great. Floral layers over mushroom and grass. A great accompaniment to a flavorful chicken Francese.

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2015 Venus La Universal Montsant Dido Blanco

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8/19/2017 - WineTally Likes this wine: NR

Blend of Garnatxa blanca (White Grenache), Macabeu (Viura) and Cartoixà (Xarel·lo), by René Barbier & Sara Pérez. From ecologically farmed sauló (decomposed granite) soil plots in Marça and Falset.
Aged in clay amphora and various size barrels for 9 months.

A(ccuracy)=2: Med light straw/green tint. Distinctive perfume with hint of lavender.
B(alance)=2: Components in place for further integration.
C(omplexity)=2: Tree fruits: apple, pear, peach.
D(epth)=1: Creamy texture, average length and finish.

Wine Tally Score [2,2,2,1] = 7/10

Refreshingly diverse.

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Rosé

2013 Venus La Universal Montsant Dido La Solució Rosa

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9/14/2016 - vindictive wrote: NR

This is the La Solucia Rose' - captivating rose' with considerable weight, complex and develops over several hours with air and warming. Heartier than the average rose, I agree that it provides a nice transition into Fall. Melon, spice, blood orange etc.. no signs of fading after several hours. A serious rose in need of food.

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Red

2011 Venus La Universal Montsant Vénus Sols argilo-calcaris

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2/6/2021 - OttawaB wrote: 87 points

Dried berry fruit, chalky tannins, pepper and spices. Almond paste, bitterness on the finish. Just seems a bit disjointed.

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2015 Venus La Universal Montsant Dido

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1/5/2018 - djarcara Likes this wine: 89 points

Purple color. Medium full body. Muted red fruit nose. Juicy, but the fruit is restrained. Cherry, raspberry, with a touch of vanilla, but not overly oaked. Very primary right now, but has good acidity and tannic structure. Has at least 4+ years before hitting it peak. Good value. 14.5% abv, but the alcohol is not pronounced. Good value. Decant for sediment.

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2015 Venus La Universal Montsant Dido

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1/12/2018 - Yagil wrote: 89 points

Quality nose and palate

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2015 Venus La Universal Montsant Dido

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4/7/2018 - srh Likes this wine: NR

Outside Your Comfort Zone (San Diego Wine Co.): 70% Grenache, 15% Syrah, & 15% Merlot/C.S from a 10 hectares plot in Falset with sandy gravel from degraded granite; 60% of the wine was aged for 16 mos in different wood barrels from 300L up to 4000L + little clay amphorae, the remaining 40% in concrete tanks.

N: Berries slightly atop minerals

P: Med, poss LM, body; NICE frt met by a puckerish astringency which slowly, fairly seamlessly morphs into a LONG, VERY slightly puckerish/astringent finish which ult shows signs of swtness to come. Deserves/NEEDS into '20, then drinking for ~4 yrs more. Shows GOOD potential for such a price pt! 14.5% ABV; My VG+, poss EXC-. [This vendor's $18.99 puts it in the top 1/2 of wine-searcher's currently fairly limited listings.]

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2015 Venus La Universal Montsant Dido

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4/21/2018 - vlzat wrote: 87 points

Garnatxa, Syrah, Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon

Medium to full body, bright purple color. Intense ripe fruits and floral aroma complements by black cherry palate with mineral finish. Rich and complex, fresh but slightly sharp and dis-balanced, nice acidity and muscular tannins. Food friendly, best match is goulash. Open about three hours ahead. Serve 18º - 20º. Too tannic now, wait year or two.

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2015 Venus La Universal Montsant Dido

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10/26/2018 - capnfutsal Likes this wine: 91 points

To the nose, black more than red fruit, slight pepper, slight oak, some earth; also floral but cannot identify it, almost mint-like. On the palate, this is lively with some minerality and acidity. Black cherry, black raspberry and blackberry more than red cherry, red raspberry and plum. White pepper edging black pepper, plus a mix of other spices. Tannins in threads and in the background now. Medium-to-thin side, and short to medium length. The liveliness is interesting - one described it as a fizz in the second half of length while I thought it was throughout - due to minerality (or licorrella)? Went very well with chili (turkey and white beans). Similar but different; we all like it, and will look for more!

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2014 Venus La Universal Montsant Mas Marer

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10/1/2017 - Kimmer99 wrote: 90 points

It smells like mushroom and alcohol/hot. The wine finishes short. It tastes like black currant (cassis). The wine looks ruby colored. The legs are slow. The wine has juicy texture.

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2014 Venus La Universal Montsant Mas Marer

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2/2/2018 - cjsadler wrote: 89 points

Vastly improved by sitting overnight.

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2014 Venus La Universal Montsant Mas Marer

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10/27/2016 - ThalesGaspar Likes this wine: 86 points

This is very good for the price. Well balanced, medium/light body, and a short/medium finish, which I wouldn't normally expect at this price range.

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2014 Venus La Universal Montsant Mas Marer

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2/13/2019 - ThalesGaspar Likes this wine: 85 points

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Rosé

2014 Venus La Universal Montsant Dido La Solució Rosa

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2/3/2018 - WineTally Likes this wine: NR

Blend of Garnacha, Carignan, Syrah, Macabeu, Garnacha Blanca, and Garnacha Gris -- pressed all together, co-fermented, and aged for approximately 10 months in very old barrels. By René Barbier & Sara Pérez. 14.5% Abv.

A(ccuracy)=2: Med rosy copper. Refreshing, delicately aromatic.
B(alance)=2: Compact fruit, fine acid structure, bit hot.
C(omplexity)=2: Citrus, tree fruits, mineral, earth.
D(epth)=1: Creamy mouthfeel. Average length and finish.

Wine Tally Score [2,2,2,1] = 7/10

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