The fruit is fading a bit but had good acidity to balance the rich stew that we had it with. It seems to be on the downside but still a very enjoyable bottle.
Do you find this review helpful? Yes - No
/ Comment
A spanish jem built in the USA! This is a wonderful wine that rivals many of the great Spanish Tempranillo's I've had. Probably consumed this one too early though. But, had to try it out since this is the first Abacela wine I have had.. Nice balance of tannins, acidity and fruit. Very good minerality with a structure that seems like this can lie down for a good 10 - 20 years and age wonderfully. I'll be getting some more of this.
Do you find this review helpful? Yes - No
/ Comment
Professional reviews have copyrights and you can view them here for your personal use only as private content. To view pro reviews you must either subscribe to a pre-integrated publication or manually enter reviews below. Learn more.
11/13/2015 - golfhawk wrote: 90 Points
The fruit is fading a bit but had good acidity to balance the rich stew that we had it with. It seems to be on the downside but still a very enjoyable bottle.
Do you find this review helpful? Yes - No / Comment
1/1/2013 - vinoceros Likes this wine:
Drinking very well now and consistent with previous notes.
Do you find this review helpful? Yes - No / Comment
9/16/2011 - vinoceros wrote: 90 Points
Need to breathe for at least an hour or so. Nose of violet and a bit of baking spice. Fine tannins, plum and just a slight bit of oak. Very nice.
Do you find this review helpful? Yes - No / Comment
10/19/2010 - bmilesfl wrote: 92 Points
A spanish jem built in the USA! This is a wonderful wine that rivals many of the great Spanish Tempranillo's I've had. Probably consumed this one too early though. But, had to try it out since this is the first Abacela wine I have had.. Nice balance of tannins, acidity and fruit. Very good minerality with a structure that seems like this can lie down for a good 10 - 20 years and age wonderfully. I'll be getting some more of this.
Do you find this review helpful? Yes - No / Comment
6/14/2009 - wabi47 wrote: 89 Points
extracted and structured with dusty dark fruit; wood, tannins are well integrated;long finish; needs more time but could be great
Do you find this review helpful? Yes - No / Comment