Transferred from barrel to stainless steel two days ago. Currently being fined with bentonite. Fresh and pear scented. Good line here. Intensity to the fruit. A touch of pear again. Mid weight but a lot lighter on its feet than one might expect garnacha to be. very elegant with good zip. Lovely. ****
Broader on the nose and a little richer than the Garnacha. Similar on the palate — this is broader, richer and feels more structural rather than fruity. Some will be bottles straight, and some blended for the 5V. ***
Deep and dense ruby to purple. Dark red fruit. Concentrated and with a purity. Very fat in the glass. Good depth of fruit. A good thwack of tannin on the finish too. Good steak wine. **(*)
2018 Bodega Abel Mendoza Rioja Garnacha Blanca 91 Points
Spain, La Rioja, Rioja
Transferred from barrel to stainless steel two days ago. Currently being fined with bentonite. Fresh and pear scented. Good line here. Intensity to the fruit. A touch of pear again. Mid weight but a lot lighter on its feet than one might expect garnacha to be. very elegant with good zip. Lovely. ****
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2018 Bodega Abel Mendoza Tempranillo Blanco Rioja 89 Points
Spain, La Rioja, Rioja
Broader on the nose and a little richer than the Garnacha. Similar on the palate — this is broader, richer and feels more structural rather than fruity. Some will be bottles straight, and some blended for the 5V. ***
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