Thursday, February 17, 2011

Castillo de San Lorenzo Rioja Reserva 2006

An OK rioja that I tried in London. Won't be getting it again.

Omrah Pinot Noir 2007

The Kensington Wine Rooms is a lovely wine bar. I chose this Australian Pinot and was pleased with it.

Ventisquero Queulat Pinot Noir Gran Reserva 2007

I love their Cabernet and Carmenere. Had been wanting to try out the Pinot as well but ordering it was too much of a hassle. I was pleasantly surprised to find it on the wine list at The Crusting Pipe in Covent Garden. This is a lovely pinot that I enjoyed very much while listening to live opera.

Condado de Oriza Ribera Del Duero Crianza 2006

I wanted to try some Ribera del Duero and this is the one that I ordered. I do prefer the rioja taste to this one. Probably won't be buying that particular wine again but I still have some other Riberas to be opened.

Marques de Riscal Rioja Reserva 2005


Had been planning to try this one out for a while and it was worth the wait. A great rioja just the way I like it. Got one more bottle of it wating at home.

Thursday, February 3, 2011

Antaño Rioja Joven


OK young wine.

Torres Viña Esmeralda 2009

I really liked this white wine from Catalunya. Would definitely try it again.

In the mountainous area of the Upper Penedès the more delicate and aromatic white grape varieties are grown. Moscatel and Gewürtztraminer form the basis for Viña Esmeralda, an exceptionally delicate and strikingly fragrant wine.

Señorio de los Llanos, Valdepeñas Reserva

Tried this against my will and won't do it again. Reserva or not, I didn't appreciate it at all.

Barón de Oja Rioja Crianza 2006


There is a lovely wine store / tasca in the center of Puerto de la Cruz. They have amazing food, ambience, music and wines. This is where I found my LAB D-12 Limited Edition. The owner recomended this one as well. It had won many prices and was highly rated with 92 points at some wine guides. I don't care much about stuff like that but this wine is really great.

Castillo de Albai Reserva Rioja 2005


This one was the best discovery that I made while in Tenerife. Perfect Rioja, just the way I like it. Wish I could find it in Sweden.

Viña Norte Tinto Tradicional


I spent a week in Tenerife's winemaking region. Tried out several local wines but none of them were of my taste. This one was just ok.