Pale straw. Nose is fresh - lime, herbal notes, quite pungent. Medium/full on the palate though, and surprisingly weighty, intense fruit, spice, crisp acidity, very long finish. Excellent.
7/9. Pale/medium gold. Lovely fumey nose, touch of nutty oxidation but plenty of freshness too. Medium/full bodied, weighty, touch of cream, nut, vibrant acidity carries a long finish with just a hint of orange. A good bottle.
Deep/opaque ruby/purple. Deep, dark ripe fruit, smoke, charcoal, mocha/. Full bodied, layered and soft mouthfeel, rich dark fruit, moderate acidity, good length finish, some heat.
Very pale garnet, wide pale rim. Nose is subtle yet complex with light strawberry fruit, floral notes, touch of soil and liquorice. Medium bodied, gentle strawberry fruit, fine, soft tannins, moderate acidity, long harmonious finish with that touch of liquorice again. Lovely (100% garnacha).
Deep garnet, pale garnet rim. Nose is quite closed, some dark fruit, leather. Medium/full bodied, soft tannins, dark fruit, fresh acidity, notes of leather on the good length finish. This was enjoyable though it never really came out to play.
Medium garnet core, wide pale garnet rim. Nose is unsurprisingly mature, but still very much alive with soil, antique furniture, leather. Not hugely complex but attractive. Light/medium bodied on the palate, earth, polished antique furniture, fig, balanced acidity, medium length harmonious finish. Excellent
At last a good bottle of this! Garnet/mahogany. Classic Rioja nose - tobacco, leather. Light/medium bodied, elegant, leather, earth, fig, gentle tannins, balanced acidity, medium/good length finish. Not the longest or most complex but very enjoyable nonetheless.
2005 Recaredo Cava Turo d'en Mota
Spain, Cava
Pale straw, lightly smoky, light brioche notes, light/medium bodied, lemon, mineral, gentle mousse, long. Excellent!
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2013 Clos Lentiscus Catalunya Blanc de Noirs Brut Nature
Spain, Catalunya
Medium salmon pink. Off-dry, rich, rounded, quite plump on palate, light red fruits, touch of cream, medium length finish.
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