Fort Collins, CO
Tasted Wednesday, August 25, 2010 by andtheodor with 495 views
Ribera, Toro, Priorat, and Rioja specifically disallowed. Somewhat of a difficult theme as many Spanish reds from Jumilla, Yecla, Monsant, Alicante, etc. have always seemed like they're trying to be something they're not and end up ripe, extracted, and oaked as a result. There was a lot of that but some interesting things worth pursuing as well.
2008 Bodegas y Vinedos Shaya Rueda Old Vines 89 Points
Spain, Castilla y León, Rueda
Very pale yellow with a crisp, floral, slightly soapy nose. There's a slightly funky element reminiscent of New Zealand SB here too. Light bodied, nice sweet/tart lemon lime balance and a huge Granny Smith apple flavor. Clean, steely, refreshing finish.
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