Saturday, April 2, 2016

Tasting: Camino del Pelegrino Albarino





















NameCamio del Pelegrino Albarino
Variety: Chardonnay
Region: Rias Baixas
Country: Spain

My Review: Delicious with fruity and citrus flavor. 

I tasted this on its own with no food!

Tasting: Bodega Pago de Cirsus Chardonnay


Name: Bodega Pago de Cirsus Chardonnay
Variety: Chardonnay
Region: Navarra
Country: Spain
Year: 2015
Price: $11.85

Winery Review: Bright straw yellow with light green hues. Tropical fruit, pineapple and mango, integrated with aromas of candied fruit and peaches, kiwi. Compact and cool; aromatic notes of citrus and herbs; persistent and continuous end.

My Review: Fruity and delicious. I could taste some citrus and pineapple. Very refreshing. 

I tasted this on its own with no food!

Tasting: Bella Conchi Cava Brut Rose



























Name: Bella Conchi Cava Brut Rose
Variety: Trepat
Region: Spain
Country: Spain

Price: $13

Winery Review: Color medium intensity cherry. Noteworthy is the intensity of ripe red fruit and citrus also. Surroundings gustatory softness, pure expression of fruit, slightly firm end.

My Review: Soft and light refreshing wine. I think I would like it more without food than with food. 


I tasted this on its own with no food!



Tasting: R&G Tempranillo





















Name: R&G Tempranillo

Variety: Tempranillo
Region: Rioja
Country: Spain
Price: $13


Winery Review: Cherry, very focused. Aromatic, typical licorice and fresh fruit flavors and spicy notes. In taste a little stewed fruit notes. Rich and juicy, complex, full-bodied and very elegant. Light tannins and licorice round tasteParticularly suitable as an accompaniment to red meat, braised meat, game and aged cheeses.


My Review: Fruity and spicy. I found some hints of dark cherry. I loved it and would definitely try it again.


I tasted this on its own with no food!