Andalucía Wine

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  November 2009

  Alvear Oloroso Asuncion NV

  Snoothrank: Starting at $22^.99

  Alvear says it's a great mid-morning aperitif. We agree, if you like to wake up to liquid peanut brittle that finishes like a bag of caramel popcorn. Morning or night, this is a big, bold sherry.

  Wine review by grapelab

  
  
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  November 2009

  Alvear Amontillado Montilla-Moriles NV

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  Liquid peanut brittle with a touch of candied orange rind and a bag of nuts that would make a Central Park squirrel feel like John Jacob Astor. No blue hair required to enjoy this not-to-sweet Sherry.

  Wine review by grapelab

  
  
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  October 2009

  Lustau East India Solera Reserva Sherry NV

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  Delicious. Purchased based on Parker's 94 rating. I'll admit, it took me till the second glass to fully appreciate this wine. Quite dark to look at makes it interesting to swirl in the glass under some light. Very spicy, both on the nose and tongue. Nutty and hints of caramel. I'll... Read moreDelicious. Purchased based on Parker's 94 rating. I'll admit, it took me till the second glass to fully appreciate this wine. Quite dark to look at makes it interesting to swirl in the glass under some light. Very spicy, both on the nose and tongue. Nutty and hints of caramel. I'll give it a 92 and will be adding more to my collection.    (hide)

  Wine review by mtd713

  
  
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  October 2009

  Bodega Dominio Buenavista Vino de la Tierra Contraviesa Alpujarra Veleta 2007

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  Smoky and fairly oaky on the nose with paraffin, dried fruits and hints of blond tobacco with an off putting dried meat tone even. Surprisingly light in the mouth with a very fresh feel, the oak is well integrated and the fruit crisp and pure, if slightly small scaled. This turns... Read moreSmoky and fairly oaky on the nose with paraffin, dried fruits and hints of blond tobacco with an off putting dried meat tone even. Surprisingly light in the mouth with a very fresh feel, the oak is well integrated and the fruit crisp and pure, if slightly small scaled. This turns oakier in the glass with a toasty wood quality as opposed to a more buttery, vanilla laced quality. It is aromatically complex with a very fresh feel but the oak is a bit too aggressive. 82pts    (hide)

  Wine review by Gregory Dal Piaz

  
  
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  October 2009

  Perez Barquero Pedro Ximenez Gran Barquero NV

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  Great PX. I found it leagues beyond the Osborne entry level PX. Tastes like good candy. Smells of raisins. Flavors of exotic woods, coffee, chocolate, toffee. Very thick, sweet and elegant. A great dessert wine. Pairs very nicely with Daphne baking company macadamia nut tart (and... Read moreGreat PX. I found it leagues beyond the Osborne entry level PX. Tastes like good candy. Smells of raisins. Flavors of exotic woods, coffee, chocolate, toffee. Very thick, sweet and elegant. A great dessert wine. Pairs very nicely with Daphne baking company macadamia nut tart (and good dark chocolate).    (hide)

  Wine review by Terry M

  
  
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  October 2009

  Bodega Dominio Buenavista Vino de la Tierra Contraviesa Alpujarra Veleta 2007

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  Nose of dirt, plastic and rubber. Flavors are of toasted corn, light apple and stone fruit with a wooded finish.

  Wine review by mark

  
  
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  October 2009

  Bodega Dominio Buenavista Vino de la Tierra Contraviesa Alpujarra Veleta 2007

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  Neon yellow in color which is unique to me. Immediate aromas of bunt popcorn, and toasted caramel, the oak is obvious and fills the mouth, golden citrus flavors with an alright finish but not well balanced

  Wine review by Nicki Gig

  
  
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  October 2009

  Bodega Dominio Buenavista Vino de la Tierra Contraviesa Alpujarra Veleta 2007

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  Opening aroma reminds me of the humidity in a rain forest. Get some caramel and sour apple hard candy flavors with some bitterness.

  Wine review by Sung

  
  
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  October 2009

  Bodega Dominio Buenavista Vino de la Tierra Contraviesa Alpujarra Veleta 2007

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  Very yellow and extracted with a pungent chemical nose similar to burned buttered popcorn. Overly oaky and extracted, with a short finish and fruit that was masked by the oak. While it was better in taste than it was in smell, its not my style of wine at all.

  Wine review by Philip

  
  
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  October 2009

  Bodega Dominio Buenavista Vino de la Tierra Contraviesa Alpujarra Veleta 2007

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  Crisp and sweet with a delightful hint of fruit. I would have a glass during dinner with some fish, but prefer it for an after dinner drink.

  Wine review by nvansicklen

  
  

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