Smooth and delicious! Full bodied, but not overwhelming. — 9 years ago
Loved this wine - had with dinner when on vacation in southern Spain - wish I could it locally!! — 10 years ago
A very nice, dry rosé. — 10 years ago
Fresh and easy to drink young Mencia from Valdeorras! Lot of red fruits, high acidity and slate! — 10 years ago
On the nose, prune and stewed plum, held together with sweet spice. On the tongue, silky and reserved at first, but opening up to reveal a full palette of blackberry and ripe plum. The finish is medium to long, the tannins and acidity are light, and this wine goes down almost too easily. — 11 years ago
Cartojal. Pale Cream sweet wine from Malaga, Spain. Vino naturalmente dulce. Specialty unique to southern Spain. — 9 years ago
Really tasty. Great with lamb. — 9 years ago
Uno de mis tintos favoritos. Nunca falla — 10 years ago
Soft and smooth. Beautiful aroma — 10 years ago
Outstanding!! — 11 years ago
Light, crisp, good drinking wine. — 11 years ago
Cruz de Piedra means “Cross of Stone” in Spanish, and the name refers to the stone crosses that mark the Pilgrim's Road to Santiago de Compostela, which runs through the collective’s vineyards. Selección Especial is made of 100% Garnacha grapes from bush vines that are up to 100 years old.
The grapes are fermented in concrete tanks, then transferred to new oak barrels, where malolactic fermentation occurs. The wine is in oak for a total of about 17 months. Alcohol hits 14.5%, and the retail price is $10.
It is a dark colored wine, inky indigo with no light able to break through from the other side of the glass. The is a bit of alcohol on the nose, which makes me wonder if it might not be a higher content than indicated. Aromas of blackberry, plum, vanilla and a puff of smoke make for an olfactory delight. On the palate, big dark fruit dominates even with plenty of oak spice trying to take over. The mouthfeel is full and the tannins are quite toothy. It’s not a gentle wine. - to the extent that sipping it may offer some discomfort to tender mouths. Better to have it with meat - meat that has fat literally dripping from it. The fat will give the tannins something to do besides prick your taste buds. A heavily marbled ribeye or smoked ribs come to mind. — 9 years ago
Great Cab / Garnacha / Syrah blend. Nice grilled dinner wine, food friendly. — 10 years ago
Inky Ribera with notes of jam fruits and a long and persistent finish. — 10 years ago
Great olive oil! — 11 years ago
Winner! 2012 vintage. Viura & Chardonnay — 11 years ago
Light and very drinkable — 11 years ago
Stas
Old, spicy, a bit of vanilla sweetness — 9 years ago