Happy New Year! 2010!!!
2005-Bodegas Sierra Salinas-Mira-Alicante-Spain-$18-(Modern, Food Wine) - A clear, deep ruby wine with a ruby rim and high concentration as well as viscosity. Boasts a clean, highly intense nose of ripe blueberry, pluot mix, cherry, chocolate and sweet baking spice and light brown sugar. Oak is mixed but sweetly aromatic. While the wine's alcohol is high(15%), it is still balanced and rich. Fully ripe fruit on the palette, with an emphasis on plum, spice and dried purple flowers. The earthy tannins are ripe, modern and sweet; the glycerols are extreme so the length of the fruit rich finish sails.
This is NOT for those of you looking for a classic old world style, though it held on happily with: Pot Roast, Parmesan roasted asparagus, carrots and salt crusted baked potato.
About Me
- Eric C. Maczko
- I've been part of Pine Ridge Winery's Culinary Staff for 7 years. In 2003 I took over the Executive Chef Position and have been pairing food and wine together in a creative environment every day since. I am a Certified Sommelier through The Court of Master Sommeliers and hope to gain my Advanced in the coming year. My love of wine, food and literature are the fuel behind this little site and sharing my experience is my gift. Each year I take a little time to craft my own wine, so as to humble myself. It is a pleasure to sample the hard work and dedication of these so many talented wine professionals.
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