Tasting Date: 03/11/2007
Wine: La Planta 2005
Region: Ribera del Duero
Tasting Location: Central de Conejo
Food: Pre-dinner wine served with membrillo and crackers
Tasting notes (Sean):
Upon opening, the nose and the palate were nothing but brand-new oak. Blech! After about thirty minutes the wine opened up considerably displaying subtle dark-red cherry flavor mixed with tobacco. A lingering smokiness hinted at other flavors, but my palate was ruined by the intense oak up front and I was having trouble getting past it. This wine, however, warrants a second chance with at least one-half hour in the decanter before pouring.
Wine Vitals:
Composition: 100% Tinta Fina
Aging: Six months in French and American Oak
Alcohol: ?? (can taste the warmth, so I'd guess 14% - 14.5%)
Cost: $13 K&L Wines (http://www.klwines.com)
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