DSG (David Sampedro Gil)

Phinca Abejera Rioja Tempranillo

9.11 ratings
-no pro ratings
La Rioja, Spain
Tempranillo
Lamb, Tomato-Based, Polenta, Hard Cheese, Pork, Beef, Pasta, Mushrooms, Soft Cheese, Chicken, Venison, Exotic Spices, Potato, Turkey, Beans & Peas, Herbs, Baking Spices, Pungent Cheese, Duck, Salami & Prosciutto, White Rice, Chili & Hot Spicy, Lasagna, Pizza, Barbecue, Mexican Cuisine, Onion, Shallot, Garlic
Top Notes For
M. Christopher Roebuck

Interesting. Major spearmint bomb on opening that persists beyond decant. Deep red color. Perfectly bodied for me. Medium and very smooth.

The nose is very complex. Under the spearmint there is a floral note, and something my brain identifies as turmeric.

No tannins.

I certainly wouldn't put this with a steak. But we are having Spanish tapas, and it works nicely with the spicier items. Otherwise, the spearmint is misplaced.

91+ points

Interesting. Major spearmint bomb on opening that persists beyond decant. Deep red color. Perfectly bodied for me. Medium and very smooth.

The nose is very complex. Under the spearmint there is a floral note, and something my brain identifies as turmeric.

No tannins.

I certainly wouldn't put this with a steak. But we are having Spanish tapas, and it works nicely with the spicier items. Otherwise, the spearmint is misplaced.

91+ points

Jun 10th, 2017