Spain Tasting

Presented by Pippa Haywood

• NV Bodegas Pinord Cava Brut 85 Points

  Spain, Cava

  A competent Cava.

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• 2011 Bodegas y Vinedos Angel Lorenzo Cachazo S.L. Rueda Fenomenal 88 Points

  Spain, Castilla y León, Rueda

  Creamy and fruity, interesting bitter finish.

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• 2009 Finca Allende Rioja Blanco 91 Points

  Spain, La Rioja, Rioja

  Honeyed nose, ripe tropical fruit.
  Slightly oaky but very fruity, full, with an elegant finish, long.

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• 2011 Bodegas Resalte de Peñafiel Ribera del Duero Peña Roble 89 Points

  Spain, Castilla y León, Ribera del Duero

  Excellent leathery oaky nose.
  Delicious, rich smooth fruity mid palate, medium length.

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• 2010 Buil & Giné Priorat Giné Giné 87 Points

  Spain, Catalunya, Priorat

  Slight development notes.
  Tastes a bit pretentious, interesting fruit comes in later, demands a meaty accompaniment.

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• 1994 R. López de Heredia Rioja Gran Reserva Viña Tondonia 94 Points

  Spain, La Rioja, La Rioja Alta, Rioja

  Gorgeous nose, still sweet and fruity.
  Beautiful wine, fantastic balance, a wine for contemplation.

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• 2001 R. López de Heredia Rioja Reserva Viña Tondonia 91 Points

  Spain, La Rioja, La Rioja Alta, Rioja

  Still very youthful, lovely fruit, interesting comparison with the 1994. This is a beautiful wine developing in the right direction and worth waiting for another 7 years or so.

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• NV Emilio Hidalgo Jerez-Xérès-Sherry Palo Cortado "Marqués de Rodil" 90 Points

  Spain, Andalucía, Jerez-Xérès-Sherry

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A privilege to taste the two Tondonias.