Q & As | Contact Us | Guest Book

What's New...

01.20.2012:
The Rioja Podcast

01.20.2012:
What are We Drinking? Blogcast 79

12.24.2011:
Holiday Video 2011 on Facebook

12.09.2011:
What are We Drinking? Blogcast 78

12.02.2011:
Holiday Wines (part 2) Podcast

11.23.2011:
Holiday Wines (part 1) Podcast

Tasting Notes for Spanish Mencia Wines Podcast

 


 

Vina Reboreda - 2007
Retails at $15
3 Wine Guys Rating
Grade:  B-/B
Aroma:   Earthy, Loamy, Floral
Taste:   Raspberry, Mineral, Licorice
Body:   Light to Medium
Finish:   Bright & Crisp

Recommendation:   Loire like - Buy it.


Solar de Sael - 2006 - Bodega Arturo Garcia

Retails at $17
3 Wine Guys Rating
Grade: B
Aroma:  Earthy, Menthol, Mint, Cranberry
Taste:  Raspberry, Spice
Body:  Medium
Finish:  Mineral & Raspberry

Recommendation:  Solid Buy


Peza do Rei - Adega Cachin - 2008

Retails at $26
3 Wine Guys Rating
Grade:  B/B+
Aroma:   Bright Fruit, Plum
Taste:   Bright Crisp Cranberry, Blackberry, Toasty
Body:   Med
Finish:   Less Mineral, Firm Tannins

Recommendation:   Should Age Very Well - Buy it.


Casar de Burbia - 2006 - Bierzo

Retails at $ 30
3 Wine Guys Rating
Grade:  B+/A-
Aroma:   Dark Fruit, Port Like
Taste:   American Oak Up Front, French Oak on the End, Great Fruit
Body:   Minerality - Med
Finish:   Licorice, Mocha, Very Long in Length.

Recommendation:   BUY IT!!!  Complex & Balanced. Wine of the Night!