24 January 2024 Emilio Moro Ribera del Duero 2019

Emilio Moro Ribera del Duero 2019

January 24, 2024 By

Hadn’t enjoyed an Emilio Moro wine is some time and need to more often! This is a classic Spanish Tempranillo that I served with roasted pork for a great pairing.

👁️ Inky purple

👃 Blackberry/ripe raspberry

👅 Juicy cherry, little mocha on the finish

💲 $25

🍇 100% Tempranillo

🗺 Ribera del Duero, Spain

Cheers, Veronique

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30 January 2019 2017 Gulp Hablo Garnacha

2017 Gulp Hablo Garnacha

January 30, 2019 By

I’m a fan of visiting boutique wine shops where professional advice leads to finding bottles that are gems. This is the case when I visit Amanti Vino in Morristown or Montclair, NJ (https://www.amantivino.com). Proprietor Sharon Sevrens has made recommendations over the years on bottles I wouldn’t have otherwise tried, always with great results. This time, she pointed me in the direction of this value-priced Grenache from Castilla La Mancha, Spain that was fantastic!   

This is a fun, bright, mouth-watering, juicy Grenache from Spain that’s perfect for Tuesday pizza night or outdoor BBQs. Won’t break the bank at around $12 but it drinks much better than bottles in that price range I’ve had of late. This wine is made by natural-wine star winemaker Juan-Antonio Ponce and is certified biodynamic.

Comes in a one liter bottle.

Looks: bright red in the glass

Smell: Bright red berries with notes of violets

Taste: Tart red berries/fruit with a bit of earthiness

Texture and Finish: Light-bodied, great acidity

Pairings: Beef/lamb tacos, pizza, antipasto, charcuterie plate

Style: Red Wine

Grape Type(s): 100% Grenache

Region: Castilla La Mancha, Spain

Price: $12

Cheers,

Veronique

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7 June 2012 2007 Vina Honda Monastrell Jumilla

2007 Vina Honda Monastrell Jumilla

June 7, 2012 By

I’d had this inexpensive Spanish wine in my cellar for a while and opted to uncork it to pair with grilled porterhouse steaks with peppercorn sauce.

In the glass, it shows a deep purple color not unlike the purple band on the bottle’s label.  On the nose, I smelled Herbes de Provence and hints of cracked peppercorn.  The palate of this Monastrell is a mouthful of dark berries with nice acidity and pine needle notes.  The finish is short, which is a bit of a disappointment.   Grilled pork chops would have been a better match than my steaks.  Nice wine for $10.

Pairings:  Grilled pork chops, goat cheese on toasted bread.

Style: Red

Grape Type(s): Monastrell (also known as Mourvedre)

Region: Murcia, Spain

Around $10

 

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