Category Archives: Spain

Cillar de Silos Cosecha Tempranillo 2004

Posted on March 5, 2006 by Lincoln

From Ribera del Duero. Not a McDonalds wine: earth and sweet red fruits, savoury leather, dry brown mossy river stones and some stinky cheese. Excellently full fruited, medium bodied, a savoury edge with sweet fruit, but not over the top … Continue reading →

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Cims de Porrera “Solanes” Priorat 2000

Posted on February 14, 2006 by Lincoln

Oodles of savouriness happening here: gravel, smoky oyster shells, meat, resin and pine needles. It has also got some big fat black cherries and red fruits too. The palate is relatively tightly knit, medium bodied, with bold and beautiful fruit … Continue reading →

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