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Wine Reviewed
Elvi Ness Ribera del Júcar D. O. 2008 14.2 % alcohol about $15.
In the absence of marketing materials we’ll start by quoting the back label. “Ness 2008 is a blend of Tempranillo, Syrah, Merlot, and Cabernet Sauvignon grapes. With the implementation of the cutting edge viticulture and winemaking techniques developed by ELVIwines in Priorat, this wine achieved a superb structure and finesse that exemplifies the potential for quality of that appellation. ELVIwines is dedicated to the improvement of Mediterranean style wines with local varieties.” And now for my review.
At the first sips this wine was plummy and very long. It was slightly sweet. Wasabi-less Japanese rice crackers sharpened the liquid and I noted even more plums. When paired with a boxed Baked Ziti Siciliano that I liberally doused with Parmesan Cheese my glass responded with strong plums and balanced acidity and tannins.
This review of a Central Spanish Red Blend continues on my web site at
http://theworldwidewine.com/Wine_reviews/Near_weekly_15_dollar_wine_reviews/Y2012/central_spanish_red_blend.phphttp://theworldwidewine.com/Wine_reviews/Near_weekly_15_dollar_wine_reviews/Y2012/central_spanish_red_blend.php
Wine Reviewed
Elvi Ness Ribera del Júcar D. O. 2008 14.2 % alcohol about $15.
In the absence of marketing materials we’ll start by quoting the back label. “Ness 2008 is a blend of Tempranillo, Syrah, Merlot, and Cabernet Sauvignon grapes. With the implementation of the cutting edge viticulture and winemaking techniques developed by ELVIwines in Priorat, this wine achieved a superb structure and finesse that exemplifies the potential for quality of that appellation. ELVIwines is dedicated to the improvement of Mediterranean style wines with local varieties.” And now for my review.
At the first sips this wine was plummy and very long. It was slightly sweet. Wasabi-less Japanese rice crackers sharpened the liquid and I noted even more plums. When paired with a boxed Baked Ziti Siciliano that I liberally doused with Parmesan Cheese my glass responded with strong plums and balanced acidity and tannins.
This review of a Central Spanish Red Blend continues on my web site at
http://theworldwidewine.com/Wine_reviews/Near_weekly_15_dollar_wine_reviews/Y2012/central_spanish_red_blend.phphttp://theworldwidewine.com/Wine_reviews/Near_weekly_15_dollar_wine_reviews/Y2012/central_spanish_red_blend.php
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