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Campo Castillo Campo de Borja 2006, Spain

Friday, March 28th, 2008

 

I had not explored much on Spanish wines.  Thanks to Renauld, who definitely had good taste in wines, he introduced me to a couple good bottles.  

No complaints on this $11-bottle.  The Campo Castillo is juicy, earthy, and  fruity. Soft and pleasant on the palate. I would call it a long-night conversation wine. 


 

Torres Sangre de Toro 2005, Spain

Friday, March 28th, 2008


I had not explored much on Spanish wines.  Thanks to Renauld, who definitely had good taste in wines, he introduced me to a couple good bottles.  

My first impression of  the bottle of Sangre de Toro was the interesting mixture of crisp acidity and slight bitterness,  a pleasant reminder of flavors of black cherry and chocolate, very refreshing. I could imagine it would pair well with game birds like duck or quail.