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Another new white wine grape variety that I tried recently. Merseguera hails from Valencia and is rarely seen outside of this area. It is largely used in blended wines as it lacks character. Having said that the blend I tried was lovely. Click on the image below to see Wine-searcher.com’s opinion on this grape.
The second wine at the Madrid & Darracott story telling tasting. This wine's name translates as mongrel because it is a mix breed made from three different grapes: Merseguera,Viogner and Malvasia. The first is a local grape variety rarely seen outside of Valencia. From the Utiel region of Valencia this is an organic wine that … Continue reading Mestizaje Blanco 2018
I have published articles about this grape variety, that has red flesh, previously but under its local name of Alicante Bouschet. I read an article by wine folly where it states ‘Lovers of rich, fruit-forward reds like Shiraz, Zinfandel, and Cabernet Sauvignon take note: Alicante Bouschet is quite the find!’ Well I adore fruit forward … Continue reading Garnacha Tintorera Grape Variety
Yesterday I published a tasting on the first red wine I’ve tried from the Almansa wine region, which is in Albacete on the Eastern most tip of Castilla La Mancha. I absolutely loved it, so clearly I need to do some more tastings of wines from this region. Fortunately, according to the D.O. Almansa website, … Continue reading Almansa Wine Region
The first wine at the Madrid & Darracott story telling tasting, which are great fun so if you haven't been to one before then go. Jumenta means flamingo after the lake where they congregate each year. This red wine is a blend of Syrah, Merlot and Garnacha Tintorera, so named because the flesh is a … Continue reading Jumenta 2018
Oh dear! Not good news for wine buffs. Check out this article below from The Drinks Business of the effect of COVID on the role of Sommelier. Drinks Business: Has COVID Killed The Sommelier
I love Godello wines, and I don't think I've tried one from Monterrei before, so when I saw this bottle in my friend's kitchen she was under strict instructions not to open it unless I was there. Fortunately she humoured me because it is a delicious wine and everything I look for in a Godello. … Continue reading Salterio Godello 2019
Spain is back into a State of Alarm and the UK has announced lockdown measures for a month. I guess we’re back to the house wine tour for a bit. Good thing we’re stocked up.
The Fourth and final wine at the Madrid & Darracott 'Spanish Red Wine Blends' tasting A Tempranillo & Cabernet Sauvignon blend from Ribera del Duero that has spent 16 months ageing in French oak. It has a super fruity scent of medium intensity with a subtle sulphur scent like a bonfire in the background. Dry, … Continue reading Bardos Reserva 2016
Why does this never happen to me? I love the fact that none of the drinkers on the two tables noticed the error on tasting their wines. It goes to show you can be just as happy with an $18 bottle dollar of Pinot Noir as you can with the $2000 Mouton. Click on image … Continue reading NY restaurant couple mistakenly served $2000 Mouton 1989 after ordering $18 Pinot
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