Double decanted and tasted after 45 minutes Old vine garnacha. Nose: dark cherry, raspberry and sage Palate: Cherry raspberry and herbs with fresh mild tannins. Good acidity with a long finish.
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14.5% alcohol; imported by Musk & Co, Miami, Florida; the vineyard is located in Nalda, in Rioja, at the extreme southwest of the Logron~o urban area, about 10 km from the city center; composite 45 mm cork with 5 mm and 4 mm real cork facings at the ends, maximum of 5 mm wine seepage into the cork; faint whiff of wet cork laced with fruit; foil is light to medium weight; medium to long legs, solid garnet color; nose of alcohol, tannins, coffee/chocolate, root vegetables, berries, not necessarily in that order; opened, oxygenation accelerated via Vinturi, tasted 20 minutes later at 18 degrees C (16-18 is recommended by the vintner) in a Luigi Bormioli wine glass designed for cabernet sauvignon/merlot; full bodied, sharp tannins stabbing at the the front and middle of the tongue, a dry minerality in the background running the full length of the tongue; definitely not fruit forward, more in the direction of coffee/chocolate effect, first noticed in the nose, going all the way through the long finish, which is bounded by minerals and not by bitterness; the wine has an upbeat mouthfeel which makes it suitable for pairing with red meats, or possibly with cheeses, salted nuts, and other hors d'ouvres and dessert foods; or enjoy it solo, which doesn't necessarily mean by yourself, but rather not accompanied by food
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Appearance: Medium ruby-purple with little perceptible extract in the tears.
Nose: Medium intensity aromas of cooked strawberries and raspberries, spiced plums, and some smoke. Alcohol is perceptible.
Palate: Medium body, medium acidity, high alcohol but less hot than expected based on the nose, medium tannin felt on the center of the tongue. Medium flavor intensity with ripe red fruit (strawberries, raspberries) dominating. Medium length on the finish.
Impression: Fresh, concentrated, good quality, and easy drinking garnacha. Excellent value at $16/bottle.
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Nice nose. Light. Got from last bottle for $16. From Jeff H: Full body with clingy legs. Garnet color. Leather note on the nose. Taste of black currants and pepper. Firm tannins and a long finish.
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2/19/2024 - OhioNerd Likes this wine: 90 Points
Double decanted and tasted after 45 minutes
Old vine garnacha.
Nose: dark cherry, raspberry and sage
Palate: Cherry raspberry and herbs with fresh mild tannins. Good acidity with a long finish.
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1/4/2024 - Glenn Gilbert Likes this wine: 88 Points
14.5% alcohol; imported by Musk & Co, Miami, Florida; the vineyard is located in Nalda, in Rioja, at the extreme southwest of the Logron~o urban area, about 10 km from the city center; composite 45 mm cork with 5 mm and 4 mm real cork facings at the ends, maximum of 5 mm wine seepage into the cork; faint whiff of wet cork laced with fruit; foil is light to medium weight; medium to long legs, solid garnet color; nose of alcohol, tannins, coffee/chocolate, root vegetables, berries, not necessarily in that order; opened, oxygenation accelerated via Vinturi, tasted 20 minutes later at 18 degrees C (16-18 is recommended by the vintner) in a Luigi Bormioli wine glass designed for cabernet sauvignon/merlot; full bodied, sharp tannins stabbing at the the front and middle of the tongue, a dry minerality in the background running the full length of the tongue; definitely not fruit forward, more in the direction of coffee/chocolate effect, first noticed in the nose, going all the way through the long finish, which is bounded by minerals and not by bitterness; the wine has an upbeat mouthfeel which makes it suitable for pairing with red meats, or possibly with cheeses, salted nuts, and other hors d'ouvres and dessert foods; or enjoy it solo, which doesn't necessarily mean by yourself, but rather not accompanied by food
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11/14/2023 - Cmh3810 Likes this wine:
Half hour to 45 minutes decant, very good for $16
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11/1/2023 - Chris Elder wrote:
Enter one extra by mistake
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11/1/2023 - Chris Elder wrote:
On the light side and fruity
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10/14/2023 - CPharm wrote: 89 Points
Appearance: Medium ruby-purple with little perceptible extract in the tears.
Nose: Medium intensity aromas of cooked strawberries and raspberries, spiced plums, and some smoke. Alcohol is perceptible.
Palate: Medium body, medium acidity, high alcohol but less hot than expected based on the nose, medium tannin felt on the center of the tongue. Medium flavor intensity with ripe red fruit (strawberries, raspberries) dominating. Medium length on the finish.
Impression: Fresh, concentrated, good quality, and easy drinking garnacha. Excellent value at $16/bottle.
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6/7/2023 - imbroglio wrote: 89 Points
Drank over 3 days w/ vacuvin
V: clear, med ruby, 14.5% alc
N: dried herbs, salty earth, zingy ripe red fruit
P:
F: ~15s
3/5 body, 3/5 tannin, 3/5 acid, 1/5 sweet
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5/20/2023 - Gabe21 Likes this wine: 88 Points
Nice nose. Light. Got from last bottle for $16. From Jeff H: Full body with clingy legs. Garnet color. Leather note on the nose. Taste of black currants and pepper. Firm tannins and a long finish.
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