The California Wine Tasting Notes
MARQUÉS DE MURRIETA
MARQUES DE MURRIETA, PRIMER ROSE 2020
Composition
100% Mazuelo
Tasting Notes
Its subtle nose is the perfect wrapper for a wine with a solid palate. Fresh aromas of raspberries, blood orange, lavender and pink pepper. The freshness and agility of its passage in the mouth are combined with its persistent and expressive finish.
Acclaim
– 94 Points – Gourmets Guide (Spain)
– 93 Points – ABC Guide (Spain)
– 92 Points – Guia Penin (Spain)
– 92 Points – Proensa (Spain)
PAZO BARRANTES, GREAT WINE ALBARIÑO 2019
Composition
100% Albariño
Tasting Notes
This new Pazo Barrantes 2019 surprises with a resolutely elegant and expressive nose; fine aromas of white stone fruit, citrus notes, balsamic nuances, acacia flower and laurel. Lively and fresh on the palate, with a fluid texture and a balanced, long finish.
Acclaim
– 99 Points – Proensa (Espana)
– 94 Points – Gourmets Guide (Espana)
– 94 Points – ABC Guide (Espana)
– 93 Points – Guia Penin (Espana)
– 91 Points – Top 100 Wines – Wine Spectator (USA)
CASTILLO YGAY, CAPELLANIA 2016
Composition
100% Viura
Tasting Notes
Of a bright straw color, on the nose aromas of ripe white fruit, Golden apple, Conference pear stand out, with touches of butter and sparkles of citrus, fennel and smoked. Balanced on the palate, with texture, refreshing acidity and a long, persistent finish.
Acclaim
– 96 Points – Tim Atkin (UK)
– 95 Points – James Suckling (USA)
– 95 Points – Gourmets Guide (Spain)
– 95 Points – Decanter (UK)
– 95 Points – Guia Penin (Spain)
– 94 Points – Wine Advocate, Robert Parker (USA)
– 94 Points – ABC Guide (Spain)
CASTILLO YGAY WHITE GRAN RESERVA ESPECIAL 1986
Composition
97% Viura, 3% Malvasia
Tasting Notes
Deep gold colour. Preserved lemon, orange peel and spicy aromas (clove, white pepper) are followed by an opulent, almost magical palate bursting with acidity combining great definition, length and purity. Polished texture with a lovely creamy note on the finish.
Acclaim
– 100 Points – Wine Advocate, Robert Parker
MARQUÉS DE MURRIETA RESERVA RIOJA 2017
Composition
83% Tempranillo, 9% Graciano, 6% Mazuelo, 2% Garnacha
Tasting Notes
It displays a wide range of well-defined aromas of ripe red fruit with nuances of dried violets, red pepper, thyme and graphite. On the palate, it is intense, tremendously expressive and well-armed, with a great fruit load and a long finish.
Acclaim
– 96 Points – Top 5 Wines of Spain 2020 – James Suckling (USA)
– 96 Points – Proensa Guide (Spain)
– 95 Points – Gourmets Guide (Spain)
– 95 Points – ABC Guide (Spain)
– 94 Points – Tim Atkin (UK)
– 94 Points – Decanter (UK)
– 93 Points – Wine Advocate, Robert Parker (USA)
– 93 Points – Guia Penin (Spain)
MARQUÉS DE MURRIETA, LIMITED EDITION GRAN RESERVA RIOJA 2012
Composition
80% Tempranillo, 9% Mazuelo, 8% Garnacha, 3% Graciano
Tasting Notes
Great rich cherry color to this wine with a nose that is clean. Fresh cherries mingle with anise, raw oak, light cinnamon spices and some stewed fruit. In the mouth a very fresh wine with high acidity and fine tannins, that is strong, but not distracting. Ready to drink this wine has a medium finish with lots of fresh cherry flavors.
Acclaim
– 96 Points – Tim Atkin (UK)
– 95 Points – Vinos Gourmets (Espana)
– 94 Points – James Suckling (USA)
– 93 Points – Wine Advocate, Robert Parker (USA)
CASTILLO YGAY GRAN RESERVA ESPECIAL 2010
Composition
85% Tempranillo, 15% Mazuelo
Tasting Notes
The wine shows an elegant range of aromas in which the strawberry and raspberry scents are enhanced with clove and nutmeg touches and hints of tea leaves, fine leather and graphite. In the palate, it is a deep, fresh and refined wine, with a long finish and velvety tannins. If there is something that stands out in this wine is above all, the perfect balance between all its components.
Acclaim
– Wines of the Year
– 100 Points – Falstaff (Germany)
– 99 Points – James Suckling (USA)
– 98 Points – Guia Proensa (Spain)
– 97 Points – Decanter (UK)
– 97 Points – Guia Gourmets (Spain)
– 97 Points – Wine Advocate, Robert Parker (USA)
– 96 Points – Tim Atkin (UK)
DALMAU 2013
Composition
71% Tempranillo, 15% Cabernet Sauvignon, 14% Graciano
Tasting Notes
Dark burgundy red in color with a blood red core. On the nose, gooseberries, black cherry, leather, a touch of charred wood and vanilla come to the surface, surrounded in a cloud of red floral notes.
Acclaim
– 96 Points – Tim Atkin (UK)
– 94 Points – Wine Advocate, Robert Parker (USA)
