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Wines of the Week:
Splendid Spanish Sips

As you make your way through the world of wine, be sure to stop in Spain. There are lots of bottles that give you great quality for $20 or even less. Here is a handful to try for starters. Plenty more where they came from, too. Cheers!

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Burgans 2016 Albariño
Winery: Burgans
Grape(s):
100% Albariño
Region: DO Rías Baixas, Spain
Year: 2016

Special Designation: n/a
Farming Certification: n/a
Price:
10-15

Review:
One is greeted by aromatics of green apples, nectarines, minerals, and white blossoms on the nose. Flavors of green apple and ripe peach are framed by a mineral backbone on the palate. With a good body and compelling flavors, open a bottle when you serve spicy seafood dishes.
Rating: 90

Paso a Paso 2016 Tempranillo
Winery: Paso a Paso
Grape(s):
100% Tempranillo
Region: Rioja, Spain

Year:
2016

Special Designation: n/a
Farming Certification: n/a
Price:
5-10

Review:
The nose offers jammy aromas of blackberries and raspberries that mingle with pepper and baking spice. A sip delivers flavors of blackberry, raspberry, and cherry that flow into elements of white pepper, clove, and spring flowers. Equal parts fruity and savory, it's a great value.
Rating: 89

Celler Del Roure 2014 Vermel
Winery: Celler Del Roure
Grape(s):
Monastrell, Garnacha, Tintorera, & Mandó.
Region: Rioja, Spain

Year: 2014

Special Designation: n/a
Farming Certification: n/a
Price:
10-15

Review:
A mix of cherry, blackberry, and raspberry aromas come together among nuances of spice and spring flowers on the nose. The palate unfolds with flavors of cherries, raspberries, and blackberries flowing into whispers of pepper, earth, and potpourri. Quite layered for the price, fans of hearty red blends ought to check this out.
Rating: 90

Borsao 2014 Berola (blend)
Winery: Borsao
Grape(s):
Garnacha, Syrah, & Cabernet
Region: Rioja, Spain

Year:
2014

Special Designation: n/a
Farming Certification: n/a
Price:
15-20

Review:
A combination of cherries, raspberries, and blackberries mingle with whispers of of cola and spice on the nose. Red and black berry flavors envelop the palate, with accents of pepper, citrus zest, and vanilla backing them up. Offering polished tannins and nice layers for the price, open a bottle with chicken kabobs.
Rating: 89

By Jason Barlow

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Ratings Key:
96 — 100
Spectacular
92 — 95
Outstanding
89 — 91
Great
85 — 88
Good
81 — 84
Solid

*Wines rated with a "+" need a bit more time to reach peak quality
but will do so over the coming years

 

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