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Celler Covilalba Fill del Temps Gran Selecció Vilalba dels Arcs 2004

Sat, 30 Aug 2008 18:50:04 -0400

Name: Celler Covilalba Fill del Temps Gran Selecció Vilalba dels Arcs
Vintage: 2004
Varietal: Tempranillo, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cariñena, garnacha tinta
Winery: Celler Covilalba
Region: Spain > Catalunya > Tarragona > Terra Alta
Price: $20.00
SnoothRank: 4/5

rictobal's Rating: 4.5/5
rictobal's Review: Really enjoyed this Terra Alta red. Very deep, rich flavors. Here is the IWC review:

International Wine Cellar Deep ruby. Strongly perfumed nose exhibits vivid raspberry and cassis, plus a seductive range of fresh and dried floral qualities. Fleshy red berry flavors are accented by suave oak spice and gently lifted by slow-mounting acidity. Candied licorice and mocha impressions build through the sweet, long finish, which leaves a lingering impression of vanillin spice. I'd drink this on the young side for its youthful energy and sweetness. Score: 90. —Josh Raynolds, August 2007.

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Reino de los Mallos Ribera Del Gallego 2003

Sun, 20 Apr 2008 18:10:19 -0400

Name: Reino de los Mallos Ribera Del Gallego
Vintage: 2003
Varietal: Cabernet Sauvignon; Grenache; Merlot
Price: $14.99
SnoothRank: 4/5

rictobal's Rating: 4.5/5
rictobal's Review: Ruby red colour, with delicate tile shades. Ripe forest fruits deep bouquet, at mouth very complex, with body, meatly and very elegant with mild tannines which indicate a good evolution in bottle.

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Mas Doix Priorat Salanques 2004

Sat, 16 Feb 2008 22:02:41 -0500

Name: Mas Doix Priorat Salanques
Vintage: 2004
Varietal: Grenache
Winery: Mas Doix
Region: Spain > Catalunya > Priorat
Price: $39.99
SnoothRank: 4.5/5

rictobal's Rating: 4.5/5
rictobal's Review: Absolutely love this deep, rich, highly concentrated red from Priorat. This is a grenache blend and the "second" label from Mas Doix. Highly recommended!

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12 Linajes Reserva 2000

Fri, 18 Jan 2008 21:47:24 -0500

Name: 12 Linajes Reserva
Vintage: 2000
Varietal: Tempranillo
Winery: 12 Linajes
Region: Spain > Castilla y León > Ribera Del Duero
Price: $31.99
SnoothRank: 4/5

rictobal's Rating: 4.5/5
rictobal's Review: deep smoky aroma of coffee and ripe cherries; dry, oaky taste

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Francesc Bas Montsalvat 2001

Tue, 01 Jan 2008 22:05:54 -0500

Name: Francesc Bas Montsalvat
Vintage: 2001
Varietal: Priorat
Region: Spain
Price: $69.99
SnoothRank: 4.5/5

rictobal's Rating: 5/5
rictobal's Review: This is an absolutely fantastic wine! Deep, rich colors. Strong aromas of bark and licorice. Tastes of licorice, coffee and ripe blackberries. Wonderful paired with jamon serrano and Spanish sausages.

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Vega Sicilia Unico Riserva Red Spain 1970

Tue, 25 Dec 2007 16:15:34 -0500

Name: Vega Sicilia Unico Riserva Red Spain
Vintage: 1970
Varietal:
Winery: Bodegas Vega-Sicilia
Price: $900.00
SnoothRank: 4.5/5

rictobal's Rating: 5/5
rictobal's Review: Tasted with friends in 11/07. Fantastic wine with a very smooth finish. Definitely ready to drink now. Much longer may see this wine on a decline.

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Cantonella Cervoles Tinto 2004

Tue, 25 Dec 2007 16:11:45 -0500

Name: Cantonella Cervoles Tinto
Vintage: 2004
Varietal:
Winery: Celler de Cantonella
Region: Spain > Catalunya > Costers Del Segre
Price: $21.95
SnoothRank: 4/5

rictobal's Rating: 4.5/5
rictobal's Review:

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Can Feixes Negro Seleccio - Penedes 2003

Tue, 25 Dec 2007 16:09:41 -0500

Name: Can Feixes Negro Seleccio - Penedes
Vintage: 2003
Varietal:
Winery: Can Feixes
Region: Spain > Catalunya > Penedès
SnoothRank: 4/5

rictobal's Rating: 5/5
rictobal's Review: Very small winery wiht limited produciton in the Penedes region of Spain (in Catalunya). This wine has a fantastic bouquet and taste.

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Bodegas y Vinedos Luna Beberide Mencia 2005

Tue, 25 Dec 2007 16:06:50 -0500

Name: Bodegas y Vinedos Luna Beberide Mencia
Vintage: 2005
Varietal: Mencia
Winery: Bodegas y Viñedos Luna Beberide
Region: Spain > Bierzo
Price: $12.99
SnoothRank: 3.5/5

rictobal's Rating: 4/5
rictobal's Review: Aroma of ripe raspberries and coffee; dry and full-bodied.

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Abadia Retuerta Vino de la Tierra Castilla Y Leon Seleccion Especial 2001

Tue, 25 Dec 2007 16:03:16 -0500

Name: Abadia Retuerta Vino de la Tierra Castilla Y Leon Seleccion Especial
Vintage: 2001
Varietal:
Winery: Abadía Retuerta
Region: Spain > Castilla y León > Sardon de Duero > Vino de la Tierra Castilla y León
Price: $27.19
SnoothRank: 4/5

rictobal's Rating: 3.5/5
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