such a cool producer that i’ve been following closely. located in castilla la mancha, albahra (vyd location) means small sea in arabic. it’s in almansa, which means half way of the road: such a perfect name for a region in la mancha. opened with lots of acidity that mellowed out with time and decanting. would absolutely buy again, but would only drink with dinner, not in its own — 5 months ago
Rrrrrrrraowr! Mushroom and potting soil, prime rib and rosemary. Get the fudge outta my way! Can’t! Dark chocolate dominates in graphite-plum and agro-tannin cedar, cinnamon and tobacco force the issue and the black currant is AGGRESSIVELY assertive! Got black pepper in white pepper sauce! Iron rich liver grill without the bitter; shellfish shell, prune and blackberry show sour aspects and oak tannins spread the word. Spanish oak and sensibility prevail. Beast and the best of such.
#edulis #spain #spanishwine — 2 years ago
Really fine wine to share with seafood — 2 months ago
Very good. I really liked it. Happy Hour at the Keg. Bit of a spice. Dry. — 5 months ago
Medium lemon color with stone and tropical fruit aromas and floral citrus scents. On the palate flavors of apples, mango and pineapple with citrus zest and hints of chalky notes. Well balanced with lively acidity, long finish ending slightly creamy with mineral, citrus and wet stone nuances. Very nice. — 8 months ago
Medium-deep ruby color.
Aromas of ripe black cherry, black raspberry, cinnamon.
Dry. Flavors of ripe black cherry, clove, cinnamon, black raspberry. Rich, firm tannins. Yum!
Intensity: 5/5
Complexity: 3/5
Balance: 4/5
Finish: 5/5 — 2 years ago
Enjoyed it by itself and with Italian sausage acorn squash dinner — 2 years ago
Ed Chin
I enjoyed this vintage over ‘22 by quite a bit. This had a lighter almost airy body with more mineral punch. — 25 days ago