One of my favourite descriptors of a grape is attributable to Matt Kramer of the Wine Spectator many years back when he stated the Mencía grape reminded him of Pinot Noir on steroids. Whether that descriptor is correct is less relevant than the descriptor itself! You will find Mencía in Northwestern Spain and in theContinue reading “RKS 2025 Wine: Mencía a Pinot Noir on Steroids?”
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Romeo Romeo Where Art Thou? Excellent Value Spanish Wine
“Romeo Romeo Where art thou?” Not from Verona in this case! Well Romeo is from Jumilla in Spain. Ruby coloured. On the nose blackberry and black cherry rule the roost. There is also a bit of smoky tobacco and a tad of blueberry. On the palate minimal tannins making it a decent sipper. On theContinue reading “Romeo Romeo Where Art Thou? Excellent Value Spanish Wine”
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