Dallas 2nd Wednesday Group - March 2009
Tasted Wednesday, March 23, 2011 by wineismylife with 583 views
Introduction
The Dallas 2nd Wednesday got together a little later than normal this month on Wednesday the 23rd. Theme for the evening was "Spanish Wines". Here are the results:
2000 R. López de Heredia Rioja Rosado Gran Reserva Viña Tondonia 90 Points
Spain, La Rioja, La Rioja Alta, Rioja
WIML90-91+/-?
Tasted non blind. Opened and served immediately.
Light salmon color in the glass, clear looking throughout. Nose of diesel, camphor, raspberry, cherry and a bit of herbs. Flavors of cherries and raspberries. Medium to bright acidity, light to medium body. Drink now through let's say the next 5 or perhaps 6 years.
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2009 Paco y Lola Albariño Rías Baixas 90 Points
Spain, Galicia, Rías Baixas
WIML90
Tasted non blind. Opened and served immediately.
Light yellow color in the glass, clear looking throughout. Nose of orange spritz, lychee and a hint of cherry. Flavors of lemon, lychee and pineapple. Bright acidity, light to medium body. Drink now.
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2007 Can Feixes Penedès Blanc Selecció 90 Points
Spain, Catalunya, Penedès
WIML90
Tasted non blind. Opened and served immediately. Light yellow color in the glass, clear looking throughout. Nose starts with a hint of barnyard (odd) followed by waxy pears, basil and a bit of floral notes. Flavors of lemon, yellow pears and yellow apples. Bright acidity, light to medium body. Drink now.
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2009 Federico Paternina Rioja Banda Dorada 91 Points
Spain, La Rioja, La Rioja Alta, Rioja
WIML91+/-
Tasted non blind. Opened and served immediately.
Light yellow color in the glass, clear looking throughout. Nose of sea foam, lychee and yellow pears. Flavors of orange spritz, lychee and minerals. Medium to bright acidity, light to medium body. Drink over the next 3-5 years.
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2001 Celler Marc Ripoll Sans Priorat Closa Batllet 93 Points
Spain, Catalunya, Priorat
WIML93+/-?
Tasted non blind. Opened and served immediately.
Garnet to perhaps dark garnet color in the glass, clear looking throughout. Nose of potpourri, melted black licorice, white pepper and a bit of dried herbs. Flavors of black licorice, black cherries and black berries. Medium acidity, medium tannins, full bodied. Drink or hold. Should last easily another 4-5 years without breaking a sweat.
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2002 Celler Marc Ripoll Sans Priorat Closa Batllet 91 Points
Spain, Catalunya, Priorat
WIML91+/-?
Tasted non blind. Opened and served immediately.
Garnet to dark garnet color in the glass, clear looking throughout. Nose of potpourri, soapstone, white pepper, a hint of leather, black cherries and black berries. Flavors of black licorice, black cherries and black berries. Medium to bright acidity, medium tannins, full bodied. Drink or hold.
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1996 Abadia Retuerta Vino de la Tierra de Castilla y León Cuvée El Palomar 90 Points
Spain, Castilla y León, Vino de la Tierra de Castilla y León
WIML90
Tasted non blind. Opened and served immediately.
Garnet to perhaps dark garnet color in the glass, clear looking throughout. Nose of herbs du Provence, thistle, earth, camphor and a bit of mixed dark fruits. Solid berry flavor followed by added flavors of cherries, plums and a hint of mint. Medium acidity, medium tannins, medium to full bodied. Drink now.
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2004 Celler Joan Simó Priorat Les Eres Vinyes Velles 92 Points
Spain, Catalunya, Priorat
WIML92-93
Tasted non blind. Opened and served immediately.
Garnet to dark garnet color in the glass, clear looking throughout. Nose of aspirin, white pepper, earth and mixed dark fruits. Flavors of plums, black berries and black cherries. Medium acidity, medium to firm tannins, medium to full bodied. Drink now with some air or continue to hold another year or two before opening. No rush. Should be good for at least 5-7 years, probably longer.
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2005 La Conreria d'Scala Dei Priorat La Conreria 90 Points
Spain, Catalunya, Priorat
WIML90
Tasted non blind. Opened and served immediately.
Garnet to perhaps dark garnet color in the glass, clear looking throughout. Nose of herbs, fertilizer and mixed dark fruits. Flavors of plums, red cherries and red berries. Medium acidity, medium tannins, medium to full bodied. Drink over the next few years.
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2004 Descendientes de José Palacios Bierzo Villa de Corullon 92 Points
Spain, Castilla y León, Bierzo
WIML92-?
Tasted non blind. Opened and served immediately. Garnet to perhaps dark garnet color in the glass, clear looking throughout. Nose of black berries, black cherries and dried herbs. Flavors of black berries, black cherries and black raspberries. Medium to bright acidity, medium to firm tannins, medium to full bodied. Drink over the next 4-5 years.
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2006 Bodega Numanthia Toro Termes 91 Points
Spain, Castilla y León, Toro
WIML91+/-
Tasted non blind. Opened and served immediately.
Garnet to dark garnet color in the glass, clear looking throughout. Nose of talc, rose petals, plums and berries. Flavors of black berries, plums and black cherries. Medium to bright acidity, medium to firm tannins, medium to full bodied. Drink now with some air our over the next 2-8 years.
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