INCREDIBLE : Bodegas Martinez Lacuesta 2015 Campeador (Spain)

First created in 1916, this Tempranillo-Grenache is a stellar wine 

even at almost 9 years from vintage - 

let me tell you what I mean as I talk about the 

Bodegas Martinez Lacuesta 2015 Campeador

One of the most ICONIC wines: Torres 2016 Mas La Plana (Spain)

Today it's one of the most iconic wines in the world from Spain and the Family Torres : 

Familia Torres 2016 Mas La Plana

 

 

The Wine Note ... Lots of dark fruit like black cherry, kicks the wine off and continues to be at the heart of each sip – hits of mocha and spice also make an appearance with notes of violet on the finish. There's a nice purity and freshness to the wine with good acidity, while the cedar and tannins fight it out on the finish where a dichotomy of silky and gritty battle for supremacy.  Rating: ****

 

Bodegas Valoria 2014 Rioja Reserva (Spanish Wine)

A modern take on an old wine, this is a lovely reserva that shows how this style can be modernized

 

Bodegas Valoria 2014 Rioja Reserva

 

 

 

 

--- THE WRITTEN REVIEW ---

 

Bodegas Valoria 2014 Rioja Reserva

 

A winery that began in 1860 but one that also seems to be moving with the times. This is an elegant, Rioja Reserva that saw 30 months in American oak barrels, then spends another six in bottle before release to the public. Soft yet with a smokey edge; there's also a toasty note and some vanilla (especially on the finish - totally expected based on that US oak); but still fruit comes through with baked black cherry and strawberry notes coming into the mix. The oak does not overwhelm. In fact, it's well integrated, making more of a seasoning statement than an intrusive part of the wine.  (****)

 

Torres 2016 Gran Coronas Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon (The Wine Review - #...

Torres is back on the videos series, but this time with a more "value" priced wine, 

proving they make good wine at every level : 

 

Torres 2016 Gran Coronas Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon

 

available at the winery 

(and other fine wine stores)