Pago del Vicario

Blanco de Tempranillo 2023

9.2

Another vintage of an interesting and unusual white version of Tempranillo. Dark golden color. Aromas of melon, white flowers and dried grass. Flavors of cantaloupe, raw almonds and pie dough. Nice touch of chalky minerality on the long finish. Crisp acidity with a viscous and creamy texture. Medium bodied and excellent length. Totally food friendly. Outstanding quality for the price. — 5 days ago

Pago del Vicario

Soto del Vicario El Origen Mencía 2017

Ray Vanderhoff

9.3

100% Mencia. Dark berry fruit aromas with a high concentration of violets. Bright dark fruit flavors with a note of pie dough and oak. Beautiful smooth texture. Rich and bold. Great expression of this unheralded but outstanding varietal. Thanks for sharing, Petey! — 4 years ago

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Sotomanrique

Naranjas Azules Garnacha Rosé 2019

Martinez

8.9

Very pale Provence-style rosé from old Garnacha vines in Gredos, one of the hottest regions for Garnacha in Spain. Vineyards are planted on granite and sandy soils, at over at 2,500 ft. in the village of Cebreros (which lends its name to the newly-established Cebreros appellation, where Soto Manrique is emerging as a key player). Fermented in concrete vats, with no skin contact, blanc-de-noir style. Lean, light-bodied, with subtle aromas of red fruit, strawberry, cherry and herbs. Zesty acidity. — 5 years ago

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