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Gomariz Viño de Encostas de Xistos 2007 2007

Thu, 20 Nov 2008 15:27:37 -0500

Name: Gomariz Viño de Encostas de Xistos 2007
Vintage: 2007
Varietal: Albariño
Winery: Maria Alvarez Serrano
Region: Spain > Galicia > Ribeiro
SnoothRank: 4.5/5

gabriellaopaz's Rating: 5/5
gabriellaopaz's Review: Wine rated with 5 (in 5) Your note: In the beginning, I have to admit that I couldn't smell anything. The wine was so reserved that I was searching to pick out a single note, but as the temperature rose, subtle peach, honey, white floral and cream notes surfaced. In the mouth, the wine shows a creamy texture along the entire palate, but comes alive as if I poured pop rocks directly on my tongue, with and ending in a medium long finish with mature apricot, peach and cantaloupe flavors. Again, this winery has thoroughly impressed me with another fantastic wine!

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Coto de Gomariz Colleita 2007 2007

Thu, 20 Nov 2008 14:47:00 -0500

Name: Coto de Gomariz Colleita 2007
Vintage: 2007
Varietal: Treixadura, Godello, Loureira
Winery: Maria Alvarez Serrano
Region: Spain > Galicia > Ribeiro
SnoothRank: 4.5/5

gabriellaopaz's Rating: 5/5
gabriellaopaz's Review: First words that come to mind with this wine: crisp, fresh, alive, zesty and fun. Simple citrus, mineral and raw almond notes on the nose with a touch of fresh herbs hovering over the glass. In the mouth, the wine is ....oh yes...Zesty! Fabulous mineral flavors highlighted by this racy acidity and a light body that ends in tingly long citrus finish. I see sushi or Thai food in this wine's future. If only I could take a bottle to India with me this weekend.

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Coto de Gomariz Colleita Seccionada 2006 2006

Thu, 20 Nov 2008 14:38:51 -0500

Name: Coto de Gomariz Colleita Seccionada 2006
Vintage: 2006
Varietal: Treixadura, Godello, Loureira
Winery: Maria Alvarez Serrano
Region: Spain > Galicia > Ribeiro
SnoothRank: 4.5/5

gabriellaopaz's Rating: N/A
gabriellaopaz's Review: This wine shows a great funky nose, filled with earthy notes of fresh mushrooms and banana layered with a light floral scent. In the mouth, the wine shows soft, delicate acidity that only peaks right near the end of the sip right near the back corners of my palate. If you have a lemon drop candy, that exact same sour indicator in the mouth is where the acidity strikes. Yet despite that eye opening spark of freshness, the medium body and buttery smooth finish balance this wine beautifully, leaving me in a haze of lemon, lime and floral flavors. This is a beautiful wine!

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Coto de Gomariz Colleita Seccionada 2006 2006

Thu, 20 Nov 2008 14:38:07 -0500

Alma de Luzon 2004

Sun, 24 Aug 2008 09:48:28 -0400

Name: Alma de Luzon
Vintage: 2004
Varietal:
Winery: Bodegas Luzon
Region: Spain > Jumilla
Price: $62.99
SnoothRank: 4/5

gabriellaopaz's Rating: 4/5
gabriellaopaz's Review: WOW! If simplicity were required for a wine, this would fail miserably, as this wine embodies complexity and layers. Dark spices, clove, boysenberry, dark cherry, slate and red meat on the nose, laced in a beautiful rich chocolate veil. Despite the slightly off-kilter oak that is somewhat jarring, the wine shows bright, balanced acidity, alongside silky fine tannins that give rise to a ridiculously expressive plum and dark raspberry finish. Overall, this is a sexy and sensuous wine!

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Altos de Luzon Jumilla 2005

Sun, 24 Aug 2008 09:38:23 -0400

Name: Altos de Luzon Jumilla
Vintage: 2005
Varietal:
Winery: Altos de Luzon
Region: Spain > Jumilla
Price: $12.79
SnoothRank: 4/5

gabriellaopaz's Rating: 4/5
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Luzon Jumilla Spain 2006

Sun, 24 Aug 2008 09:23:26 -0400

Name: Luzon Jumilla Spain
Vintage: 2006
Varietal: Monastrell; Syrah
Winery: Bodegas Luzon
Region: Spain > Jumilla
SnoothRank: 3.5/5

gabriellaopaz's Rating: 3.5/5
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Sybarus Fermentado en Barrica Crianza Bobal 2005

Sun, 24 Aug 2008 09:09:50 -0400

Name: Sybarus Fermentado en Barrica Crianza Bobal
Vintage: 2005
Varietal: Bobal
Winery: Bodegas Torroja
Region: Spain > Valencia > Utiel-requeña
SnoothRank: 3/5

gabriellaopaz's Rating: 3/5
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Quinta de Paços Alvarinho Vinho Verde Moncão Casa do Capitão-mor 2007

Sun, 24 Aug 2008 08:49:24 -0400

Name: Quinta de Paços Alvarinho Vinho Verde Moncão Casa do Capitão-mor
Vintage: 2007
Varietal: Alvarinho
Winery: Quinta de Paços
Region: Portugal > Vinho Verde
SnoothRank: 4/5

gabriellaopaz's Rating: 4/5
gabriellaopaz's Review: If a wine could actually be white, or transparent, this is it, making it strangely attractive solely for its clarity. The bouquet is really creamy and lemony with almost a raw almost almond and mineral touch near the end. Nice gentle acidity that coats my entire palate, leaving a slightly dense creamy apple finish from its time in barrel. I'd be curious how the flavors express themselves in a few years time as they're slightly reserved at the moment. Fun wine!

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Casa de Paços - Loureiro & Arinto 2007

Sun, 24 Aug 2008 08:40:09 -0400

Name: Casa de Paços - Loureiro & Arinto
Vintage: 2007
Varietal: Loureiro; Arinto
Winery: Quinta de Paços
Region: Portugal > Vinho Verde
SnoothRank: 4/5

gabriellaopaz's Rating: 4.5/5
gabriellaopaz's Review: Light white gold in color with a beautiful, gorgeous, and sensuous white flower, passion fruit and bbq smoke on the nose that draws you in from a mile away. Incredibly fresh with a touch of creamy herbal notes as well. Vibrant in the mouth with a juicy medium body mouthfeel and an addictive honey, minerals and more passionfruit on the finish. Add a touch of canned pineapple and you've got a lovely wine that I would happily pair either with a goat cheese and walnut salad or simply alone.

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