Monday, October 23, 2017

Tasting Notes #1

#1 [10/23/17]

Palacio del Conde
Gran reserva 2010
  • High acid
  • Med-high tannins 
  • Oak, cherry, dark red fruit
  • Musty old oaky fruit
  • High acid throughout till end
  • Med low body 
  • Almost vinegary
  • End notes
    • would not purchase to drink
    • 4.5/10 table wine.



Vinha do Fava
Touriga nacional 2015
  • Smells acidic, almost fruity
  • Hits with dark amber caramel flavor (kind of chocolately)
  • Noticeably sweet, dark plum, cherries. Very fruity (hits you in the face with fruit)
  • Chalky mouthfeel towards the end 
  • Solid med body
  • Med high acid
  • End notes
    • use in Sangria (for fruitiness)
    • 7.5/10 

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