2003 Mauro Vendimia Seleccionada
It was the weekend of Spanish wines for us, because Saturday night we enjoyed this Mauro wine, also recommended by Murphy’s. We were eating it along with some great crusty french bread and a tangy cheese recommended by the cheese guy at Whole Foods, as one that would stand up to a strong wine. It definitely fit the bill - this wine was rich in everything - taste, color, smell. I picked up the scent of tobacco and maybe black cherry, and could taste that in the wine. My first thought when I took a sniff, was that the wine would be almost too strong - it seemed almost harsh in its strong sent. But then we tasted it - and it was very good. While it had lots of depth, it was also very balanced and smooth to drink. This is a wine for drinkers who like a really bold red, not something simple, but it was suprisingly pleasant. It did carry a hefty price tag with it, at just under $50/bottle, but we enjoyed the bottle from beginning to end.
If you are looking for a bold, Spanish red - I’d probably say go for the more affordable Cova Dels Vins Terros I also reviewd - however, this was also a great wine.
Wine: Maura Vendimia Seleccionada
Producer: Bodegas Mauro
Varietal: Tempranillo
Region: Spain - Castilla y Leon
Price: ~$50
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