Bodegas Atalaya
La Atalaya del Camino Almansa Garnacha Tintorera Blend
Almansa, Castilla-La Mancha, Spain
Sometimes a wine is just not my style but I recognize when there is obvious appeal to others. That is the case here. Sure, this is a decidedly oaky wine with undeniable alcohol burn—both of which I find unpleasant—but it also has a lush, rich, hedonistically dark berry fruitiness...like, to an unreal level. The smoky-vanilla notes of the oak work well with the fruit, but it’s just all too much. And that 15.5% (read: probably closer to 15.9%) alcohol? Oh yeah—it ain’t hiding.
Sometimes a wine is just not my style but I recognize when there is obvious appeal to others. That is the case here. Sure, this is a decidedly oaky wine with undeniable alcohol burn—both of which I find unpleasant—but it also has a lush, rich, hedonistically dark berry fruitiness...like, to an unreal level. The smoky-vanilla notes of the oak work well with the fruit, but it’s just all too much. And that 15.5% (read: probably closer to 15.9%) alcohol? Oh yeah—it ain’t hiding.
2 people found it helpfulNov 7th, 2017
Jammy and juicy. A little too sweet
Jammy and juicy. A little too sweet
Nov 17th, 2017Juicy blueberry and blackcurrant, fresh herbs, hints of anise. Full bodied and ripe on the palate.
Juicy blueberry and blackcurrant, fresh herbs, hints of anise. Full bodied and ripe on the palate.
Sep 20th, 2017Holy blueberry and plum flavors. They smack you right the face immediately. Teeth staining purple full throttle and body wine.
Holy blueberry and plum flavors. They smack you right the face immediately. Teeth staining purple full throttle and body wine.
May 10th, 2017
Potent, especiat, fruites madures. Amb molt de cos i final allargat, bellugat i aspre. Una llàstima no haver-lo decantat una estona abans.
Potent, especiat, fruites madures. Amb molt de cos i final allargat, bellugat i aspre. Una llàstima no haver-lo decantat una estona abans.
Apr 12th, 2016
