Tasting #3 on Day 3
(sorry that there are no pictures!)
3 Corks
2006 Veleta Tempranillo VdT (winery)
90% Tempranillo, 5% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Merlot
Ruby with purple flecks
Cherries
Medium-to-high Acid
Medium body
2006 Veleta Cabernet Sauvignon (winery, snooth)
$16
Very ruby
Ripe cherries and plums
Medium tannins and acid
Medium body
2006 Veleta Nolado’s (winery)
40% Cabernet Franc, 40% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Tempranillo
Ruby with flecks of purple
Strawberry, blackberry, fennel, and rose petals on the nose
Violets, Strawberry, and blackberry in the mouth
Low-to-medium tannins and acid
2005 Finca Moncola Cabernet Sauvignon & Syrah (winery)
70% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Syrah
Ruby with a purple tinge
Strong green and black olive aromas, followed by black plums, black currant, and spices on the nose
Lots of olives and black fruits in the mouth
Medium tannins, low-to-medium acidity
Full-bodied
Interesting
Tasting #4 on Day 3
Greenish-yellow
Grapy, floral, blossoms, & rose petals
Dry
Acidic
Bitter on the finish
Toro Albalá Fino Eléctrico (winery, snooth)
$26
Pale gold
Almonds and something bitter on the nose
Almonds and salt in the mouth
Dry
Simple
Not as elegant as the Sherry
2006 Jorge Ordóñez & Co Selección Especial (winery, snooth)
$20
Bright, medium lemon with gold flecks
Orange blossoms, dried apricots, honey, lemon peel, and nectarines on the nose
Very Sauterne-like
Honey, white flowers, and nectarines in the mouth
Nice balance between the sweetness and the acidity
Full-bodied, a little syrupy
Long finish
Beautiful
Toro Albalá Cream PX (winery)
Brown with an amber rim
Raisins, prunes, brown sugar, toast, toffee, and caramel on the nose
Raisins, prunes, nuts, and burnt sugar in the mouth
Not too thick
Good balance
1982 Don PX Gran Reserva (Bodega Toro Albalá) (winery, snooth)
$32
Very dark mahogany with an amber rim
Raisins, prunes, coffee, chocolate, licorice, soy sauce, and molasses on the nose
Burnt sugar, raisins, and prunes with a hint of chocolate and licorice in the mouth
Sweet with very high acidity
Body is think and syrupy
Beautiful
I am so jealous of you! What an amazing program to be a part of. I can't imagine how much you learned. Great play by play blog coverage!
Thanks C&C! I highly recommend the course.