Kork.com.br — R$42.88 (Tintos Sensuais) — 11 years ago
N: insane stewed strawberries, like compote, but it’s dirty, speaking of earth, brambles, mineral.
P: Bright red and super cleansing. You know it’s Garnacha and you know it’s not southern France. Syrupy at first then after a while out, almost cutting, spicy with orange and cinnamon on the edges.
Delicious, I believe I gave a 9 last time. I think it merits 9.2.
Suggested by Kerri @Sokolin
. The grapes came from high altitude, organically farmed vineyards (700 meters) in the Rivas de Tereso zone, with an average age of 70 years-old. The Atlantic micro-climate, the elevation and the high content of limestone in the soils all but assured a fresh, electric wine. Spontaneous fermentation in old used foudres, and elevage in clay amphorae. No filtration, no clarification, sulfur at 12 ppm. — 3 years ago
Very nice...oaky — 10 years ago
Lovely wine from Andrew Rivas. — 6 years ago
Ambar pálido con cierta turbiedad. Espectacularmente aromática. Frutos secos, miel y bajamar. Fresca, salina y muy muy persistente. Perfecta para maridajes atrevidos. — 8 years ago
Brent Young
This is Manzanilla Pasada La Bota No 90 Capataz Cabo
Pouring a glass with the Vinloq System
DAY 1
👃Iodine, seawater, a touch of oxidation, and salty minerality
👅Brine leads the way with iodine, nuts, herbal notes, and other flavors that are hard to pin down but are enjoyable.
These flavors lead to some bitterness before the very long and enjoyable finish. This is full bodied and amazing
The remaining wine was Slow Decanted in my refrigerator
I returned to this wine multiple times over the following weeks. My experience was similar each time
DAY 20
Same aromas, flavors and intensities as day 1. So rich and resonant. The finish is deep, mineral laced, seawater, nuts & herbals. No signs of fruit. Extremely long finish
That a sherry aged under biologically active flora stays fresh for days & weeks is not surprising. But I still protect them because it is not a wine that I prefer in large servings. Rather, I enjoy a small glass frequently. They are super food friendly and a perfect match with many foods including aged cheeses, cured hams, and even sushi. Also superb in the correct cocktail
This was a total delight over 4-5 weeks 💕 — a year ago