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La Posta Cocina Blend Mendoza 2008

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La Posta Cocina Blend Mendoza 2008Just snagged a case of the La Posta Vineyards Cocina Blend Mendoza Argentina 2008 from the Pennsylvania Wine and Spirits online store.

“‘The 2008 Cocina Blend composed of 60% Malbec, 20% Bonarda, and 20% Syrah aged for 12 months in 20% new French and American oak before bottling without fining and filtration (as are all of these red wines). Purple-colored, it has an enticing bouquet of cinnamon, Dentyne gum, cigar box, violets, black cherry, and blueberry. Medium-bodied, round and sweetly-fruited on the palate, it has plenty of savory spice notes, enough structure to evolve for 1-2 years, and a lengthy, pure finish. Drink it from 2010 to 2016.”

Price $14.99

90 points, Wine Advocate, August 2009

Spencer Roloson Palaterra Napa Valley California 2005

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Spencer Roloson Palaterra Napa Valley California 2005
$12.99

Spencer Roloson Palaterra

Source: SpencerRoloson.com

Recently I have really come to love the Spencer Roloson Palaterra 2005. According to the winemaker’s website, the Palaterra is a blend of of 59% Syrah, 24% Valdigue, 12% Petite Sirah, 4% Carignane modeled on wines from the Southern Rhone, Provence and the Languedoc.  The 115 year old Carignane vines and the 50 year old Valdigue vines give the wine gnarly old vine character, while the Syrah gives it plenty of fruit, texture and weight. A very original and enjoyable wine.

2005 Celler de Capçanes Mas Donis Barrica Montsant

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Over the last 5+ years I’ve become a big fan of Spanish wines.

When done right, these wines offer a lot of juice for not a lot of dinero. However, not all Spanish wines are created equal, so a little research goes a long way. Know what you’re buying. I’ve also found that many value priced Spanish wines are released green, and are not quite ready to drink when you bring them home. I’ve been amazed what 6 to 12 months in the cellar can do for these wines.  A little patience goes a long way.

Tonight we had the fabulous 2005 Capçanes Mas Donis – $12.99 at Pennsylvania Wine and Spirits, $11.99 elsewhere. Robert Parker gives it 91 points. Stephen Tanzer gives it 89 points.

The wine is a blend of 85% Grenache / Garnacha and 15% Syrah / Shiraz.  It spent 8 months in a combination of French and American oak. This wine is drinking very well right now.