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Dallas Offline - Spanish Wines
De Tapas, Addison, TX
Tasted January 10, 2007 by wineismylife with 864 views
Flight 1 - Champagne (1 note)
White - Sparkling
1999 Autréau de Champillon Champagne Grand Cru Les Perles de la Dhuy
88 points
WIML88,NOWA,WS88
Tasted January 10, 2007 at an offline. Opened and served immediately in a house provided Champagne flute if you want to call it that. Light yellow color in the glass, clear hue throughout with a light mousse. Nose of biscuits, pears and apples. Flavors of tart yellow apples, pears and lemon. Light to medium acidity, light to medium body. Drink over the short term. Tasted twice over the past month with consistent notes.
Tasted January 10, 2007 at an offline. Opened and served immediately in a house provided Champagne flute if you want to call it that. Light yellow color in the glass, clear hue throughout with a light mousse. Nose of biscuits, pears and apples. Flavors of tart yellow apples, pears and lemon. Light to medium acidity, light to medium body. Drink over the short term. Tasted twice over the past month with consistent notes.
Flight 2 - Spanish Whites (4 notes)
White
2004 Bodegas Naia Rueda Naiades
91 points
WIML91,NOWA,NOWS
Tasted January 10, 2007 at an offline. Opened and served immediately in a Spiegelau Authentis Magnum glass. Yellow color in the glass, clear hue throughout. Nose of pineapple, lemon and peach. Flavors of apricots, peaches and light lemon notes with some underlying minerality. Light to medium acidity, light to medium body. Drink over the short term. Best white wine of the evening. Estimating the price to be around the $20.00 mark I’d say the value here is recommended.
Tasted January 10, 2007 at an offline. Opened and served immediately in a Spiegelau Authentis Magnum glass. Yellow color in the glass, clear hue throughout. Nose of pineapple, lemon and peach. Flavors of apricots, peaches and light lemon notes with some underlying minerality. Light to medium acidity, light to medium body. Drink over the short term. Best white wine of the evening. Estimating the price to be around the $20.00 mark I’d say the value here is recommended.
White
2005 Vina Somoza Valdeorras Selección
87 points
WIML87,NOWA, NOWS
Tasted January 10, 2007 at an offline. Opened and served immediately in a Spiegelau Authentis Magnum glass. Light yellow color in the glass, clear hue throughout. Unusual that is quite floral in nature but virtually no fruit showing. Light fruit flavors of apricot, passion fruit and some minerals. Light acidity and body. Drink over the short term.
Tasted January 10, 2007 at an offline. Opened and served immediately in a Spiegelau Authentis Magnum glass. Light yellow color in the glass, clear hue throughout. Unusual that is quite floral in nature but virtually no fruit showing. Light fruit flavors of apricot, passion fruit and some minerals. Light acidity and body. Drink over the short term.
White
2005 Bodegas Itsasmendi Bizkaiko Txakolina
85 points
WIML85,NOWA,WS85
Tasted January 10, 2007 at an offline. Opened and served immediately in a Spiegelau Authentis Magnum glass. Light yellow color in the glass, clear hue throughout. Extremely light nose of grass and grapefruit. Light and singular flavors of gooseberry. Light acidity and body as well. Drink now.
Tasted January 10, 2007 at an offline. Opened and served immediately in a Spiegelau Authentis Magnum glass. Light yellow color in the glass, clear hue throughout. Extremely light nose of grass and grapefruit. Light and singular flavors of gooseberry. Light acidity and body as well. Drink now.
White
2005 Quinta do Feital Vinho Regional Minho Auratus
87 points
WIML87,NOWA,NOWS
Tasted January 10, 2007 at an offline. Opened and served immediately in a Spiegelau Authentis Magnum glass. Light yellow to yellow color in the glass, clear hue throughout. Light nose of citrus fruits. Simple and straightforward flavors of grapefruit and lemon. Light to medium acidity. Light bodied. Drink now.
Tasted January 10, 2007 at an offline. Opened and served immediately in a Spiegelau Authentis Magnum glass. Light yellow to yellow color in the glass, clear hue throughout. Light nose of citrus fruits. Simple and straightforward flavors of grapefruit and lemon. Light to medium acidity. Light bodied. Drink now.
Flight 3 - Spanish Reds (13 notes)
Red
1995 Bodegas Carlos Serres Rioja Reserva Onomastica
flawed
WIMLNR,NOWA,NOWS
Tasted January 10, 2007 at an offline. Opened and served immediately in a Spiegelau Authentis Magnum glass. Dark garnet color in the glass, clear hue throughout. Odd nose that was dominated by fennel with maybe some notes of mint and perhaps Kirsch. Flavors of bitters dominate with maybe some black licorice/anise notes. “Flat on the palate with little tannins. I question the provenance on this bottle so I’m withholding a rating.
Tasted January 10, 2007 at an offline. Opened and served immediately in a Spiegelau Authentis Magnum glass. Dark garnet color in the glass, clear hue throughout. Odd nose that was dominated by fennel with maybe some notes of mint and perhaps Kirsch. Flavors of bitters dominate with maybe some black licorice/anise notes. “Flat on the palate with little tannins. I question the provenance on this bottle so I’m withholding a rating.
Red
2005 Bodegas Ateca Calatayud Garnacha de Fuego Old Vines
88 points
WIML88,NOWA,NOWS
Tasted January 10, 2007 at an offline. Opened and served immediately in a Spiegelau Authentis Magnum glass. Dark garnet to purple color in the glass, clear hue throughout. Nose of blueberries, blackberries, cocoa and anise. Flavors of blackberries, black licorice and Bing cherries. Medium acidity with firm tannins. Medium bodied. Drink over the short to medium term. Tasted twice with remarkably consistent notes.
Tasted January 10, 2007 at an offline. Opened and served immediately in a Spiegelau Authentis Magnum glass. Dark garnet to purple color in the glass, clear hue throughout. Nose of blueberries, blackberries, cocoa and anise. Flavors of blackberries, black licorice and Bing cherries. Medium acidity with firm tannins. Medium bodied. Drink over the short to medium term. Tasted twice with remarkably consistent notes.
Red
1996 Condado de Haza Ribera del Duero Crianza
85 points
WIML85,NOWA,WS92
Tasted January 10, 2007 at an offline. Opened and served immediately in a Spiegelau Authentis Magnum glass. Dark garnet to purple color in the glass, clear hue throughout. Brett nose dominating, can’t really identify any fruit here. Flavors of blackberries and maybe some cherries. Light to medium acidity, medium tannins and light to medium body. Drink now.
Tasted January 10, 2007 at an offline. Opened and served immediately in a Spiegelau Authentis Magnum glass. Dark garnet to purple color in the glass, clear hue throughout. Brett nose dominating, can’t really identify any fruit here. Flavors of blackberries and maybe some cherries. Light to medium acidity, medium tannins and light to medium body. Drink now.
Red
2003 Celler Marti Fabra Empordà Masia Carreras
92 points
WIML92+?,WA94,NOWS
Tasted January 10, 2007 at an offline. Opened and served immediately in a Spiegelau Authentis Magnum glass. Dark garnet color in the glass, clear hue throughout. Nose of melted black licorice, mixed berries and red plums. Flavors of mixed berries, licorice and just a touch of minerality on the finish. Medium acidity, tannins and body. Drink now with a decant or hold over the mid-term at a minimum.
Tasted January 10, 2007 at an offline. Opened and served immediately in a Spiegelau Authentis Magnum glass. Dark garnet color in the glass, clear hue throughout. Nose of melted black licorice, mixed berries and red plums. Flavors of mixed berries, licorice and just a touch of minerality on the finish. Medium acidity, tannins and body. Drink now with a decant or hold over the mid-term at a minimum.
Red
2001 Gran Clos Priorat Gran Clos
93 points
WIML93,WA93,WS93
Tasted January 10, 2007 at an offline. Opened and served immediately in a Spiegelau Authentis Magnum glass. Purple color in the glass, clear hue throughout. Really attractive in the glass. Nose of acacia flowers, dark plum and a jumble of dark brooding fruits. Flavors of plums, black currants and black berries. Maybe just a hint of bitters on the fairly long finish. Medium acidity balanced well against good tannins. Full bodied indeed. Drink now wine an extended decant or preferably hold 2-3 years before trying again.
Tasted January 10, 2007 at an offline. Opened and served immediately in a Spiegelau Authentis Magnum glass. Purple color in the glass, clear hue throughout. Really attractive in the glass. Nose of acacia flowers, dark plum and a jumble of dark brooding fruits. Flavors of plums, black currants and black berries. Maybe just a hint of bitters on the fairly long finish. Medium acidity balanced well against good tannins. Full bodied indeed. Drink now wine an extended decant or preferably hold 2-3 years before trying again.
Red
2001 Fernando Remírez de Ganuza Rioja
89 points
WIML89?,WA94,WS86
Tasted January 10, 2007 at an offline. Opened and served immediately in a Spiegelau Authentis Magnum glass. Purple color in the glass, clear hue throughout. Tight nose with some notes of black berries, maybe some Kirsch. Not sure what else??? Flavors of black berries, Bing cherries and a slightly earthy finish. Medium acidity, firm tannins and medium to full bodied. Drink now with short decant. Should hold for quite a few years.
Tasted January 10, 2007 at an offline. Opened and served immediately in a Spiegelau Authentis Magnum glass. Purple color in the glass, clear hue throughout. Tight nose with some notes of black berries, maybe some Kirsch. Not sure what else??? Flavors of black berries, Bing cherries and a slightly earthy finish. Medium acidity, firm tannins and medium to full bodied. Drink now with short decant. Should hold for quite a few years.
Red
2003 Celler Joan Simó Priorat Les Eres Vinyes Velles
93 points
WIML93,WA92,WS91
Tasted January 10, 2007 at an offline. Opened and served immediately in a Spiegelau Authentis Magnum glass. Purple color in the glass, clear hue throughout. Huge nose of crushed black currants, dark plums, black berries and just a little smoke. One unusual thing that didn’t fit this profile was I thought I picked up on a somewhat pleasant aroma of menthol as well. Flavors of chewy blackberries, licorice, plums and black cherries. Good acidity and tannins with a medium to full body. Well balanced. Drink now with a short decant or maybe hold another year. Should drink well for several years.
Tasted January 10, 2007 at an offline. Opened and served immediately in a Spiegelau Authentis Magnum glass. Purple color in the glass, clear hue throughout. Huge nose of crushed black currants, dark plums, black berries and just a little smoke. One unusual thing that didn’t fit this profile was I thought I picked up on a somewhat pleasant aroma of menthol as well. Flavors of chewy blackberries, licorice, plums and black cherries. Good acidity and tannins with a medium to full body. Well balanced. Drink now with a short decant or maybe hold another year. Should drink well for several years.
Red
2001 Quinta Quietud Toro
88 points
WIML88-89,NOWA,NOWS
Tasted January 10, 2007 at an offline. Opened and served immediately in a Spiegelau Authentis Magnum glass. Purple color in the glass, clear hue throughout. Nose has just a touch of brett on it followed by some leather notes and roasted meat. Flavors of black licorice and black berries maybe? Medium acidity, firm tannins and full bodied. Maybe a decant would help here? Decant or hold.
Tasted January 10, 2007 at an offline. Opened and served immediately in a Spiegelau Authentis Magnum glass. Purple color in the glass, clear hue throughout. Nose has just a touch of brett on it followed by some leather notes and roasted meat. Flavors of black licorice and black berries maybe? Medium acidity, firm tannins and full bodied. Maybe a decant would help here? Decant or hold.
Red
2004 Cellers Can Blau Montsant Can Blau
91 points
WIML91,WA90,WS87
Tasted January 10, 2007 at an offline. Opened and served immediately in a Spiegelau Authentis Magnum glass. Dark garnet to purple color in the glass, clear hue throughout. Nose of smoked meats, a touch of perfume and raspberries. Flavors of raspberries, red plums, red licorice and just a touch of mocha on the finish. Medium acidity, good tannins, medium to full bodied. Good balance overall. Drink over the short to mid-term.
Tasted January 10, 2007 at an offline. Opened and served immediately in a Spiegelau Authentis Magnum glass. Dark garnet to purple color in the glass, clear hue throughout. Nose of smoked meats, a touch of perfume and raspberries. Flavors of raspberries, red plums, red licorice and just a touch of mocha on the finish. Medium acidity, good tannins, medium to full bodied. Good balance overall. Drink over the short to mid-term.
Red
2002 Perelada Empordà Reserva
87 points
WIML87-88,NOWA,NOWS
Tasted January 10, 2007 at an offline. Opened and served immediately in a Spiegelau Authentis Magnum glass. Dark garnet to purple color in the glass, clear hue throughout. Nose of green olives, thistle and anise. Flavors of black licorice, mixed berries and cherries. Medium acidity, tannins and body. Drink over the short term.
Tasted January 10, 2007 at an offline. Opened and served immediately in a Spiegelau Authentis Magnum glass. Dark garnet to purple color in the glass, clear hue throughout. Nose of green olives, thistle and anise. Flavors of black licorice, mixed berries and cherries. Medium acidity, tannins and body. Drink over the short term.
Red
2004 Quinta Quietud Toro Corral de Campanas
89 points
WIML89?,NOWA,NOWS
Tasted January 10, 2007 at an offline. Opened and served immediately in a Spiegelau Authentis Magnum glass. Dark garnet to purple color in the glass, clear hue throughout. Meaty nose with some notes of currants and brown spice. Flavors of black berries and black currants. Medium acidity with huge tannins. Medium to full bodied. I’d recommend holding 1-2 years to see if the tannins resolve a bit.
Tasted January 10, 2007 at an offline. Opened and served immediately in a Spiegelau Authentis Magnum glass. Dark garnet to purple color in the glass, clear hue throughout. Meaty nose with some notes of currants and brown spice. Flavors of black berries and black currants. Medium acidity with huge tannins. Medium to full bodied. I’d recommend holding 1-2 years to see if the tannins resolve a bit.
Red
2001 Bodega Numanthia Toro Numanthia
92 points
WIML~92,WA95,NOWS
Tasted January 10, 2007 at an offline. Opened and served immediately in a Spiegelau Authentis Magnum glass. Purple color in the glass, clear hue throughout. Meaty nose with aromas of brown spice, smoke, dark plums and cassis. Flavors of blackberries, black cherries, black licorice with a little toasty oak kind of flavor on the finish. Good acidity but those tannins are still pretty big. I’m beginning to wonder when and if they’ll ever integrate fully. Full bodied wine for sure. I had planned on drinking one of my bottles this year but I’m debating on extending that until 2008 or at the minimum waiting until the end of 2007.
Tasted January 10, 2007 at an offline. Opened and served immediately in a Spiegelau Authentis Magnum glass. Purple color in the glass, clear hue throughout. Meaty nose with aromas of brown spice, smoke, dark plums and cassis. Flavors of blackberries, black cherries, black licorice with a little toasty oak kind of flavor on the finish. Good acidity but those tannins are still pretty big. I’m beginning to wonder when and if they’ll ever integrate fully. Full bodied wine for sure. I had planned on drinking one of my bottles this year but I’m debating on extending that until 2008 or at the minimum waiting until the end of 2007.
Red
2004 Alonso del Yerro Ribera del Duero
90 points
WIML90,WA94,NOWS
Tasted January 10, 2007 at an offline. Opened and served immediately in a Spiegelau Authentis Magnum glass. Dark purple color in the glass, clear hue throughout. Nose fo figs, cardamom and a bit of perfume. Flavors of black cherries mostly. Medium acidity with firm tannins. Seems full bodied. It should have been served before the 2001 Numanthia. Hold a year and retry at that time.
Tasted January 10, 2007 at an offline. Opened and served immediately in a Spiegelau Authentis Magnum glass. Dark purple color in the glass, clear hue throughout. Nose fo figs, cardamom and a bit of perfume. Flavors of black cherries mostly. Medium acidity with firm tannins. Seems full bodied. It should have been served before the 2001 Numanthia. Hold a year and retry at that time.