2004 Cova Del Vins Terros
I bought a half-case of this Spanish red based on a recommendation from one of my favorite wine stores & restaurants, Murphy’s. They know my preferences - I generally prefer bold reds (Zins are my favorite), and I have really enjoyed many of their recommendations of Spanish wines in the past. This wine was definitely worth the purchase, especially at the reasonable price of $28/bottle. I’ve seen it listed as a $32 bottle, but you can often find it on sale or get case discounts.
This wine is definitely bold - yet its very smooth. I found it had flavors of fruit - to my tastes I would say it has berries - and it was very rich. It had a very dark, blackberry color to it as well. We were drinking it with a spicy salmon dish, and it held up well together with the pairing. I also think it’d go great with a beef.
If you see this wine around, I’d definitely recommend picking some up. Its gotten a 92 rating from The Wine Advocate, and I’ve seen that its recommended drink date actually is 2009 - 2019. So a great wine to have around and save in your cellar.
Wine: Cova Del Vins Terros
Vintage: 2004
Region: Spain
Grapes: 50% Garnacha from 96-year-old vines, 25% Carinena from 75-year-old vines, and 25% Syrah from 20-year-old vines
Aged: 14 months in barrel
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