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A Spanish Vineyard Tour 2009
Shangr-La Makati - Philippines
Tasted September 1, 2009 by tplskylrk with 458 views
Introduction
No big producers, specialized smaller wineriers, multiple regions. Winemakers on hand , a real small even treat, how lucky am i?
Flight 1 (5 notes)
Red
2005 Bodegas Carchelo (Agapito Rico) Jumilla Canalizo
Nice wine. Light purple, red. Young wine, oaky, creamy, very very nice constructed wine. A great winery, good line up, deep, a real value set of wines, deep finish. Good stuff.
Red
2007 Bodegas Carchelo (Agapito Rico) Jumilla Dolores Promsas
Purple color. Black fruit. Chcolate, blue fruit, deep complex, nice nice nice.
Red
2006 Bodegas Elías Mora Toro Crianza
92 points
Dark as night. Mysterious nose, rick dark chocolate, faint wood. Great mouthfeel, rich luxuries fruit, killer. Very deep wine, lovley. Great craftsmanship. Not to menntion a really hot Spanish chick pouring fat glasses....
Red
2005 Bodegas Elías Mora Toro 2V Premium
93 points
Black puple. Can't believe they pour this at at an event? Nose is very rich, a thread through these wines, Very creamy fruit, like rich cream meets red/black fruit compote, just yummy. Deep second swallow wine. Went back later with same notes. Need to find this one.
Red
2005 Bodegas Elías Mora Toro Gran Elías Mora
92 points
Black as night. Very rich nose, floral, vilolets, dark red fruits. Choco, toffe/coffee, bit of licorice. Great wine, well ,made.
Closing
Well I walked into this event as guest of the hotel, a real bluffer am I. Met great people, tried some killer unknown 9to me!) Spanish wines and more importantly, great grapes I may never taste agin . . . what a night.