The WineSellar & Brasserie, San Diego, CA
Tasted Saturday, February 25, 2017 by srh with 131 views
“100% Albariño from their Monte Alto plot; Fermentation took place at controlled temps in s/s vats. Racking was carried out after fermentation, and then the wine was aged for a further 12 mos in s/s vats, during which the fine lees were stirred regularly using the bâtonnage method.” 26 cases imported.
N: ATTRACTIVELY crisp pears, poss apples, with undertones of flowers
P: Med, poss MF, body; NICE frt met by crisp acidity; Long, albeit VERY slightly faint finish; Nicely done for drinking over the next 18 mos or so. 89 pts WE (6/1/17) @ $26, 86 WS, & 84 Decanter (Panel). [As of early Mar '20, wine-searcher shows no available sources for this vintage].
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N: Crisp, Granny Smith apples, yet with an oily/lanolin-like component?
P: LM body; Rndish entry with ALMOST swtish frt, acidity trying to balance. Lingering, somewhat faint finish. At least a BIT tired? [As of early Mar '20, wine-searcher shows no available sources for this vintage].
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“100% Godello from parcels > 25 yrs old with granitic/slatey soils; Hand-picked grapes fermented in temp controlled s/s tanks; Aged in tank on lees for 3 mos;”
N: Crisp pears, poss apples?
P: LM, poss Med, body; Rndish entry with almost swtish frt balanced by acidity. Lingering, very slightly tart finish; 91 pts Vinous (Raynolds, 5/17/17) & 88 Guía Peñín. [As of early Mar '20, wine-searcher shows no available sources for this vintage].
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Supposedly 70% Tempranillo & 30% P.V.
N: Mushrooms/forest floor, very likely at least SOME barnyrd
P: Med body; Decent frt met by an astringent pucker which somewhat resolves by the LONG, very slightly astringent finish with ult almost a swtness. NEEDS several yrs, then potentially an outstanding value. [As of early Mar '20, wine-searcher shows no available sources for this vintage].
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N: Lovely, VERY attractive, yet hard to parse; Oranges part of it?
P: Med Full, poss Med, body; NICE frt met by an astringent pucker; Long, very slightly firm finish. Nicely done for drinking now & through '19. [As of early Mar '20, wine-searcher still shows 1 source @ $13.99].
(IF interested, check the 3 reviews on wine-searcher's Tasting Notes pg.)
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N: Fragrant vanilla, cherries underneath?
P: Med, poss LM, body; Almost swtish oak/frt with counterbalancing acidity; Long, almost swtish finish yet with JUST a touch of tanginess. Drink now & through '19, I'd imagine. QUITE elegantly done! 90 pts Jeannie Cho Lee (11/15/15). [As of early Mar '20, wine-searcher shows no available sources for this vintage].
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Supposedly Syrah & Monastrell aged in Pappy Van Winkle bourbon barrels.
N: Slightly closed; Some cherries, smoke
P: ALMOST swtish frt (approaching threshold R.S.?) met by an astringent pucker evolves into a Long, almost swtish finish. A rich wine, but likely of interest only to certain folks. [As of early Mar '20, wine-searcher shows no available sources for this vintage].
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TOO cold
N: Fragrant apples with flowers?
P: MF body; Lovely, rndish mouthfeel with Nice frt braced by acidity; Lingering, very pleasant (albeit slightly faint) finish; [As of early Mar '20, wine-searcher shows no available sources for this vintage].
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Supposedly 100% Grenache from 80 yr old vines; 14% ABV; 323 cases made
N: FRAGRANT notes of smoke atop prunes
P: MF, poss Med, body; Almost swtish frt met by an astringent pucker which quite works itself out by the LONG finish with minimal, dusty tannins. [As of early Mar '20, wine-searcher shows no available sources for this vintage].
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“A blend of Grenache & Syrah, typically only yielding ≈1 ton/acre, from a 5 acre vyd that’s a mixture of clay & slate soils; 399 cases produced.”
N: Earth, forest floor, mushrooms; More to give?
P: Med, poss LM, body; Blk olive frt met by an astringent pucker which evolves into a Long, VERY slightly astringent finish (albeit a touch on the faint side). [As of early Mar '20, wine-searcher shows no available sources for this vintage].
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“Typically ≈75% Cabernet Sauvignon & 25% Grenache; 87 cases produced.”
N: Closed; Earth, poss some blk cherries?
P: Almost swtish frt met by an astringent pucker which transitions into a LONG, seamless finish with just a touch of tangy acidity. An ELEGANT style for drinking now & through '19. [As of early Mar '20, apparently still available, though one must commit to a min of 5 bottles @ $54/bottle].
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As this vendor's tasting sheet had this listed as NV, that's where I'm (somewhat regretfully) putting it... :(
N: Slightly closed; Madeira-like (?) with notes of spices & oranges emerging
P: MF body; SWT, perhaps some heat, yet with almost prickly acidity; Lingering, pleasant finish
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N: Fragrant & quite LOVELY
P: MF, poss F, body; SWT, but with TANGY acidity offsetting the swtness; Long, very slightly tangy/swt finish. NICELY balanced overall! [As of mid Mar '20, wine-searcher still shows several sources from $27-$34].
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“Tinta Negra (red grape);” Typically, “19% ABV, 105.5 g/L R.S., 30 mg/L T.A., & 3.32 pH. ≈10,000 cases ave production/yr.”
N: Citrus, poss mint, with hints of savory
P: Med, poss MF, body; Swt, but NICELY balanced by acidity; LONG, swtish finish; (If interested, there are reviews & NUMEROUS medals on wine-searcher's Tasting Notes pg.) [As of mid Mar '20, wine-searcher shows MANY sources from $19.54 - $29.32]
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“80% Palomino & 20% Pedro Ximénez, ea aged individually in its own solera in Jerez de la Frontera.” Typically, “12 yrs ave age; 20% ABV;”
N: LOVELY aromas of wood *&* frt
P: Full, poss MF, body; SWT, acidity attempting to balanced, though not to the extent of the previous wines in this flight; Long finish (albeit just a TOUCH faint); (If interested, there are reviews & NUMEROUS medals on wine-searcher's Tasting Notes pg.) [As of mid Mar '20, wine-searcher shows numerous sources from $24-$34].
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NV Herdade do Rocim Vidigueira Brut Rosé
Portugal, Alentejano, Alentejo, Vidigueira
Supposedly 100% Tempranilo with no added dosage
N: Toasty/yeasty with undertones of red frts + something I can't quite ID: kiwi?
P: MF body; NICE frt exquisitely balanced by acidity; Long, very slightly faint finish. Definite dry, this could accompany lighter fare.
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NV Vadio Bruto
Portugal, Beiras, Bairrada
Supposedly 80% Bical & 20% Cercial
N: Apples, toast
P: MF body; Very slight swtness balanced by acidity; Lingering, very slightly bitter finish; Decently done; [As of early Mar '20, wine-searcher still shows 2 sources @ $25 & $30].
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2015 Herdade do Rocim Vinho Verde
Portugal
Supposedly a blend of Loureiro, Trajadura, & Arinto
N: Fragrant flowers, almost Riesling like? Seemed to need > air than I had the time to give it; Intensity lurking?
P: LM body; Rndish, yet very slightly spritzy entry; Approaching threshold R.S.? Lingers, albeit faintly; Interesting for drinking now & during the rest of '17.
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2014 Herdade do Rocim Mariana Tinto
Portugal, Alentejano, Vinho Regional Alentejano
Supposedly a blend of 40% Touriga Nacional, 30% Aragonez, 20% Alicante Bouschet, & 10% Trincadeira;
N: CLOSED; Some earth, poss toast?
P: Med, poss MF, body; NICE, ripe frt (approaching threshold R.S.?) with balancing acidity; The LONG finish is initialy almost swtish, then shows a very slightly spicy tanginess. 16/20 Jancis Robinson (Harding, 3/28/16). [As of early Mar '20, wine-searcher shows no available sources for this vintage].
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2013 Herdade do Rocim Touriga Nacional Vidigueira
Portugal, Alentejano, Alentejo, Vidigueira
100% Touriga Nacional
N: Mushrooms with a touch of barnyrd?
P: Med body; NICE frt met by an astringent pucker which somewhat resolves by the Long, dustily tannic finish. Could stand 1-2 yrs of cellaring, then potentially a steal? 85 pts WE (2/1/16) @ $15. [As of early Mar '20, wine-searcher shows no available sources for this vintage].
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2014 Herdade do Rocim Alicante Bouschet
Portugal, Alentejano, Vinho Regional Alentejano
N: Closed; Berries, toast, earth
P: MF, poss Med, body; NICE frt met by an astringent pucker evolves into a Long, dustily tannic finish. NEEDS 2-3 yrs of cellaring, then potentially a steal? 15% ABV; 16.5++/20 Jancis Robinson (Harding, 3/28/16). [As of early Mar '20, wine-searcher shows no available sources for this vintage].
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