A Blended White Catalan Wine

A Blended White Catalan Wine:



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Wine Reviewed
Don Alfonso Cabernet Sauvignon (V) 2009 12.5% alcohol about $10

Let’s start by quoting the marketing materials. Tasting Note : Pale straw yellow with a green tinge; floral with citrus aroma; light body, crisp acidity, medium length finish, good quality wine. Serving Suggestion : Serve with seafood or pasta dishes. And now for my review.
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At the first sips the wine was quite light tasting of unripe apples. Its acidity was somewhat harsh. The initial pairing was with a cheeseless lasagna based on a moderately spicy salsa. Now the wine’s acidity was more refreshing perhaps because it was dealing quite well with the dish’s light grease. It seemed that the apples were almost ripe. The accompaniment was pancakes made from spinach, potatoes, oat bran, and garlic. Now the apples were biting but ripe with good, crisp acidity

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