This wine was quite good with notes of raspberry, cherry, mocha, earth, game and hints of cedar with soft integrated tannins. Paired nicely with grilled lamb chops with mint sauce.
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I have to admit I didn't expect much form this wine as the tasting notes below weren't positives, but now I have to say I enjoyed this Matallana a lot. Mid-cherry colour, on the nose I found aromas of Mediterranean-style wines (balsamic notes, coffee, plum, blackcurrant) on a creamy background and hints of raspberry. On the palate was spectacular: strawberry, blueberry, creaminess, some coffee, meaty and mineral flavours. Well structured, light tannins, excellent acidity, long finish. In the end chocolate bonbon and violet flavours appeared. A wine full of nuances, easy to drink but also complex, paired perfectly with pasta dish with leek and cream sauce.
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Ribera del Duero $20 to $40; 10/27/2009-10/28/2009: Inky purple in color. The nose is different. Jeff surmised this was from french oak. A bit of funk, iodine, decayed meat and spice. Also some dark cherries. On the palate, this was better with plums and black raspberries. This wine stood out from the group. It was the oldest but also just seemed to be of a different style. 50+4+11+17+6=88
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Decanted immediately upon opening. After 2 hours, blackberry jam and a tiny bit of smoke on the nose. Structure was fine, but not spectacular. First impression without food was that this was a very over-rated wine. However, when paired with grilled lamb, orzo with feta, and even a creamy goat cheese, this wine came to life. Honestly, it was night and day - run of the mill alone, and a very special wine with food. The second glass opened up even further, giving a silky finish. Overall, we didn't think this was a 95-point wine costing $75. However, this wine made for a very enjoyable dinner.
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6/14/2018 - spendergast Likes this wine: 92 Points
This wine was quite good with notes of raspberry, cherry, mocha, earth, game and hints of cedar with soft integrated tannins. Paired nicely with grilled lamb chops with mint sauce.
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1/8/2012 - garagar wrote: 91 Points
I have to admit I didn't expect much form this wine as the tasting notes below weren't positives, but now I have to say I enjoyed this Matallana a lot. Mid-cherry colour, on the nose I found aromas of Mediterranean-style wines (balsamic notes, coffee, plum, blackcurrant) on a creamy background and hints of raspberry. On the palate was spectacular: strawberry, blueberry, creaminess, some coffee, meaty and mineral flavours. Well structured, light tannins, excellent acidity, long finish. In the end chocolate bonbon and violet flavours appeared. A wine full of nuances, easy to drink but also complex, paired perfectly with pasta dish with leek and cream sauce.
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10/28/2009 - Loren Sonkin wrote: 88 Points
Ribera del Duero $20 to $40; 10/27/2009-10/28/2009: Inky purple in color. The nose is different. Jeff surmised this was from french oak. A bit of funk, iodine, decayed meat and spice. Also some dark cherries. On the palate, this was better with plums and black raspberries. This wine stood out from the group. It was the oldest but also just seemed to be of a different style. 50+4+11+17+6=88
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8/23/2008 - BrewWench wrote: 89 Points
Decanted immediately upon opening. After 2 hours, blackberry jam and a tiny bit of smoke on the nose. Structure was fine, but not spectacular. First impression without food was that this was a very over-rated wine. However, when paired with grilled lamb, orzo with feta, and even a creamy goat cheese, this wine came to life. Honestly, it was night and day - run of the mill alone, and a very special wine with food. The second glass opened up even further, giving a silky finish. Overall, we didn't think this was a 95-point wine costing $75. However, this wine made for a very enjoyable dinner.
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6/14/2004 - JeffGMorris wrote: 82 Points
Tasted at Biodynamic growers tasting NYC. Buttered popcorn mixes with earth and poop on the nose. Extremely tannic. Not my style of wine at all.
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