Medium(-) lemon, watery rim. Medium developing aromas, floral, pears and honey. Dry, medium-medium(+) acidity, medium alcohol and ditto body. Medium-medium(+) flavors of lemon, pear, a light touch of honey and notes of toast. Slight viscous texture, crisp acidity balanced by fruit, medium zesty finish . A good wine for food and on its own.
Medium lemon-golden, slow moving legs. Medium-medium(+) developing aromas of tropical fruits, yellow plum, toasted oak, notes of ash and mineral (granitic soil?). Dry, medium acidity, medium(+) rich body, medium alcohol. Medium-medium(+) flavors of ripe yellow apples, peach, pineapple. Bold and rich creamy texture, balanced quite well. Medium(+) length with refined mineral finish.
Medium vibrant ruby, slow-moving stained legs. Medium aromas of blueberries, mocha and cured meat. Off-dry - dry, medium(+) acidity, medium ripe tannins, medium,(+) alcohol and body. Medium(+) concentrated flavors of blueberries, black plum, licorice, chocolate, spice. Powerful rather explosive palate. Crunchy texture with fine tannins providing elegance. Long lasting finish with sweet-bitter twist.
2011 Pazo de Barrantes Albariño Rías Baixas 88 Points
Spain, Galicia, Rías Baixas
Medium(-) lemon, watery rim. Medium developing aromas, floral, pears and honey. Dry, medium-medium(+) acidity, medium alcohol and ditto body. Medium-medium(+) flavors of lemon, pear, a light touch of honey and notes of toast. Slight viscous texture, crisp acidity balanced by fruit, medium zesty finish . A good wine for food and on its own.
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2009 Grgich Hills Chardonnay 90 Points
USA, California, Napa Valley
Medium lemon-golden, slow moving legs. Medium-medium(+) developing aromas of tropical fruits, yellow plum, toasted oak, notes of ash and mineral (granitic soil?). Dry, medium acidity, medium(+) rich body, medium alcohol. Medium-medium(+) flavors of ripe yellow apples, peach, pineapple. Bold and rich creamy texture, balanced quite well. Medium(+) length with refined mineral finish.
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2009 The Paring Red Wine 90 Points
USA, California
Medium vibrant ruby, slow-moving stained legs. Medium aromas of blueberries, mocha and cured meat. Off-dry - dry, medium(+) acidity, medium ripe tannins, medium,(+) alcohol and body. Medium(+) concentrated flavors of blueberries, black plum, licorice, chocolate, spice. Powerful rather explosive palate. Crunchy texture with fine tannins providing elegance. Long lasting finish with sweet-bitter twist.
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