This is a high quality Douro wine from Vallado in Portugal. It is a dry blend of the Port varieties of touriga nacional (25%), touriga franca (25%) and contributions from tinta roriz (tempranillo), tinta barroca and sousao. As with some (or is it many?) other Portuguese wines, it is easier to remember the region thanContinue reading “Vallado Douro Tinto 2017 Wine Review”
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Pujanza Hado 2015 Wine Review
I taste a lot of wines these days that I don’t manage to write up. I am trying to correct this and get them out. This is very good Rioja from Bodegas Pujanza and the 2015 vintage. It will suit new world wine drinkers wanting fruit but coupled with a more old world tannic grip.Continue reading “Pujanza Hado 2015 Wine Review”
Remelluri Reserva Rioja 2012
This is a high quality Rioja Reserva from Remelluri. It opens to aromas of game, sweet red fruits and cedar. The palate is medium bodied with mid weight tannins. Its principal feature is its saturated red fruit character interlaced with chocolate. Long length on the finish confirms this to be a very good wine thatContinue reading “Remelluri Reserva Rioja 2012”
Fat ‘n Skinny The Red Fury Tempranillo Garnacha 2018
This McLaren Vale wine is made with the traditional Rioja blending partners of tempranillo and garnacha (grenache). It is a ripe and juicy wine in the style of a Rioja Joven. In the glass, there are blueberry and sweet cherry aromas. The palate is full bodied with a blueberry and fruity, gluggable character. Suitable forContinue reading “Fat ‘n Skinny The Red Fury Tempranillo Garnacha 2018”
Telmo Rodriguez Dehesa Gago 2018
From the Toro region in Spain, this is a more full throttle expression of tempranillo, more akin to a Ribera del Duero or Valencia than a Rioja in terms of style. Its aroma reminds of plum syrup and cooked blueberries. The palate is dry and full bodied, with sweet ripe fruit, soft tannins and, distinguishingContinue reading “Telmo Rodriguez Dehesa Gago 2018”
Rusty Mutt Conejo Joven Tempranillo 2018
This delicious wine is a McLaren Vale tempranillo fashioned in a “Joven” style and is the best wine of this producer’s current releases. It has an aroma of bright red berries. The palate is medium to full bodied, with fresh acidity and a light on its feet impression. Rating: Good. Abv: NA. Price: $35. Website: http://rustymutt.com.au/. Continue reading “Rusty Mutt Conejo Joven Tempranillo 2018”