Name: Alvarez de
Toledo Mencia Roble 2009 Frontline
Variety: Mencia
Region: Bierzo
Country: Spain
Year: 2009
Prices: $14, Sale
$8.95
Winery Review:
91
Points – Robert Parker
“The 2009 Alvarez de Toledo was bottled just a week before the
wine was presented but seems to be showing no symptoms of distress. Balsamic,
leather, and black fruits are the principal notes struck by this suave effort
that over-delivers in a big way. Like its older sibling, it can be enjoyed now
but will have more to say in 2-3 years.”
My Review: This
wine smelled like kettle corn and dried cranberries. The wine was very soft with heavy tannins and
a distinct cranberry flavor. The finish
was very spicy, like black pepper. This
wine should be paired with a fatty meal to bring out the flavors of the wine.
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