The Palomars of Veleta Wines visits Dallas
Grailey's Fine Wines, Dallas, TX
Tasted Tuesday, June 28, 2011 by wineismylife with 1,022 views
Introduction
The Palomars of Veleta Wines were in town for several days to work the local trade for the wines, olive oil and other food products. Naturally they wanted to get together with some of the locals for a relaxing evening of wine and food. Several members of the Wine Berserkers gathered at Grailey's to taste our way through the Veleta line up and then share a mixed bag of wines brought by the members. Here are the results:
Flight 1 (15 Notes)
Closing
Many thanks to the Palomars for sharing their wonderful wines with us and to P-Rob for making all of the arrangement with Grailey's to host the event.
2010 Bodega Dominio Buenavista / Veleta Vijiriega 90 Points
Spain, Andalucía, Vino de Calidad de Granada
WIML90
Tasted non blind at a wine dinner.
Light yellow color in the glass, clear looking throughout. Nose of peach, acacia and grass. Flavors of peach, grapefruit and a bit of lychee with perhaps some pineapple. Bright acidity, medium body. Drink over the next few years.
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2009 Bodega Dominio Buenavista / Veleta Tempranillo Rosé 90 Points
Spain, Andalucía, Vino de la Tierra Contraviesa Alpujarra
WIML90
Tasted non blind at a wine dinner.
Dark rose color in the glass, clear looking throughout. Nose of strawberries, raspberries and black cherries. Flavors of raspberries, red berries and a hint of strawberry. Bright acidity, medium body. Very dry style of wine. Drink over the next couple of years.
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2007 Bodega Dominio Buenavista / Veleta Cabernet Sauvignon 91 Points
Spain, Andalucía, Vino de la Tierra Contraviesa Alpujarra
WIML91
Tasted non blind at a wine dinner.
Dark garnet to purple color in the glass, clear looking throughout. Nose of cedar, potpourri, white pepper and plums. Soft flavors of berries, cherries, raspberries and plums. Bright acidity, firm tannins, full bodied. Drink or hold.
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2007 Bodega Dominio Buenavista / Veleta Nolados 90 Points
Spain, Andalucía, Vino de la Tierra Contraviesa Alpujarra
WIML90
Tasted non blind at a wine dinner.
Dark garnet to purple color in the glass, clear looking throughout. Soft nose of lavender, white pepper, plums and black berries. Flavors of black raspberries, black berries and black cherries. Medium acidity, medium tannins, medium to full bodied. Drink or hold.
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2007 Bodega Dominio Buenavista / Veleta Tempranillo 92 Points
Spain, Andalucía, Vino de la Tierra Contraviesa Alpujarra
WIML92
Tasted non blind at a wine dinner.
Dark garnet to purple color in the glass, clear looking throughout. Soft nose of lavendar, herbs du Provence and black berries. Soft and supple flavors of black cherries, licorice and plums. Medium to bright acidity, medium to firm tannins, medium to full bodied. Drink or hold.
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1999 Nicolas Potel Clos Vougeot 91 Points
France, Burgundy, Côte de Nuits, Clos Vougeot Grand Cru
WIML91-92+/-?
Tasted non blind at a wine dinner.
Garnet color in the glass, clear looking throughout. Soft nose of spices, berries, plums and wet stones. Flavors of black berries, raspberries and a bit of tangy cherry. Bright acidity, medium to firm tannins, medium to full bodied. Drink or hold.
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1996 Bouchard Père et Fils Corton-Charlemagne Domaine 93 Points
France, Burgundy, Côte de Beaune, Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru
WIML93+/-?
Tasted non blind at a wine dinner.
Yellow color in the glass, clear looking throughout. Nose of camphor, talc, waxy pears and something else distinctive that for the live of me I can't describe! Flavors of tangy lemons, yellow pears and Grannie Smith apples. Bright acidity, full bodied. Drink or hold (at least in magnum format).
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1996 Ruinart Champagne Brut Millésimé 94 Points
France, Champagne
WIML94+
Tasted non blind at a wine dinner.
Light yellow color in the glass, clear looking throughout with moderate beading. Rich nose of strawberries, rhubarb pie, pears, a bit of cream fraiche and some nice floral notes. Flavors of lemon, yellow pears and tangy apples. Bright acidity, full bodied. Drink or hold.
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1986 Château Gruaud Larose 92 Points
France, Bordeaux, Médoc, Saint-Julien
WIML92+93-?
Tasted non blind at a wine dinner.
Garnet to dark garnet color in the glass, slightly dusty looking. Nose of thistle, soapstone, plum and black berries. Flavors of black berries and black cherries. Medium acidity, medium tannins, medium to full bodied. Drink or hold. I'd likely drink.
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1998 Château Troplong Mondot 92 Points
France, Bordeaux, Libournais, Saint-Émilion Grand Cru
WIML92
Tasted non blind at a wine dinner.
Purple color in the glass, clear looking throughout. Nose of violets, smoke, currants, soapstone and berries. Flavors of good, solid berries, plums, currants and a bit of cherries. Medium to bright acidity, medium to firm tannins, medium to full bodied. Drink or hold.
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2005 Concha y Toro Cabernet Sauvignon Don Melchor 90 Points
Chile, Maipo Valley, Puente Alto
WIML90? 91?
Tasted non blind at a wine dinner. Served from magnum.
Purple color in the glass, clear looking throughout. Nose of flowers, talc, dried herbs, berries and a hint of petrol towards the finish. Flavors of berries and cherries. Medium acidity, medium tannins, medium to full bodied. Drink or hold.
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2000 Château Clerc Milon 92 Points
France, Bordeaux, Médoc, Pauillac
WIML92+/-?
Tasted non blind at a wine dinner.
Dark garnet to perhaps purple color in the glass, clear looking throughout. Nose of cedar, florals, black berries and black cherries. Flavors of berries, raspberries and plums. Medium to bright acidity, firm tannins, full bodied. Drink now with air or continue to hold.
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2003 Giuseppe Rinaldi Barolo Brunate Le Coste 91 Points
Italy, Piedmont, Langhe, Barolo
WIML91-92
Tasted non blind at a wine dinner. Served from magnum.
Garnet color in the glass, slightly cloudy looking. Nose of licorice, white pepper, currants and smoke. Flavors of berries, cherries and licorice. Bright acidity, firm tannins, medium to full bodied. Drink or hold. I'd likely hold.
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2008 Drinkward Peschon Cabernet Sauvignon Entre Deux Mères 90 Points
USA, California, Napa Valley
WIML90?
Tasted non blind at a wine dinner. Served from magnum.
Purple color in the glass, clear looking throughout. Nose of vanilla, soapstone, lilac and rich berries. Flavors of vanilla, currants, sweet berries and cherries. Medium acidity, medium to firm tannins, full bodied. Drink or hold.
This wine is VERY new worldly as compared to very early vintages that were much more Bordeaux like. What happened?
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2009 Carlisle Syrah Sonoma County 91 Points
USA, California, Sonoma County
WIML91+/-?
Tasted non blind at a wine dinner.
Purple color in the glass, clear looking throughout. Nose of currants, smoked meat, white pepper, florals and berries. Flavors of currants, plums, berries and cherries. Medium acidity, firm tannins, full bodied. Drink now with plenty of air or hold a bit.
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