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Taja Jumilla Reserva 2003
Posted On 09-01-2008 , 7:27 PM
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Taja Reserva 2003 has medium purple color; hints of plum, cherry, and spice on the nose (very aromatic); lingering flavors, fresh fruit on the front palate, plum, cherry, little cranberry, smooth finish on the back palate; a little acidic and soft tannins. This is an excellent value for $9.99.
Taja Reserva is owned by Bordeaux wine producer Mahler-Besse. I purchased Taja Reserva 2003 from Paul's of Chevy Chase.
"90 Points Wine Spectator"
Wine: Taja Reserva
Vintage: 2003
Region: Jumilla
Grape: 50% Monastrell (Mourvedre), 20% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Tempranillo, 10% Merlot
Cost: $9.99 |
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Pontecilla Tempranillo 2006 - Calatayud
Posted On 05-04-2008 , 7:38 PM
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Spain is continuing to produce wines of excellent quality at an affordable price. Pontecilla Tempranillo 2006 represents wines of this quality and price. Pontecilla 2006 has a deep purple color, light berry fruit and a hint of vanilla on the nose and palate. There was a little spice and a smooth finish.
Pontecilla 2006 is recommended to be enjoyed with meat or chorizo (a pork sausage spiced with garlic and peppers). I didn't have chorizo, but I found Pollo Asado Autentico at Trader Joe's. This is thinly sliced chicken breast seasoned with black pepper, garlic, onion flakes, cilantro, paprika, crushed chiles, lime powder, cayenne, ground cumin, bell peppers, and laurel. The chicken is pre-packaged and marinading in all of these ingredients. I emptied the entire packaged in the skillet and sauteed for less than 10 minutes until it was done.
I purchased Pontecilla 2006 from Paul's of Chevy Chase for an excellent price of $7.49.
Wine: Pontecilla
Vintage: 2006
Region: Calatayud
Grape: Tempranillo
Cost: $7.49 |
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Licia Albarino 2006
Posted On 11-27-2007 , 2:14 PM
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I purchased a Licia Albarino 2006 from Cork-N-Bottle in Washington, DC and I was very pleased with my decision. This is 100% Albarino. I tasted hints of apple, grapefruit, and lemon. My wife and I had the 2006 Licia Albarino with curry shrimp, sauteed green & red bell peppers, and rice...This was an excellent meal...
Try it. I think you will like this refreshing wine...
Producer: Licia
Grape / Varietal: Albarino
Region: Spain / Galicia / Rias Baixas
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