TOHU Pinot Noir Marlboro 2006

kennuncorked Tasting Notes

Production Practices:

Tohu Wines source fruit from sustainable winegrowers certified vineyards

Appearance:
With the glass tilted, the wine is clear, bright and transparent. The core is a medium cherry color fading to light pink rim.

Nose/Aromas:
Clean with a medium to pronounced intensity of mint, ripe red cherry, with a hint of black licorice.

Palate:
Dry, medium to light bodied, low intensity of tannin with medium acidity.  The fruit characteristics seem to be medium to pronounced sweet ripe red cherry with a hint of licorice.  There seems to be a slight perception of alcohol burn on the back palate (the alcohol level = 13.%) but this may actually may enhance the accompanied food.

Finish/Length:
Clean with a long finish especially the sweet ripe cherry flavor.

Cost:

Approximate retail price: US$25.00.

Producers Notes:

Intense aromas of black cherries and black current with a hint of licorice. This wine is lightly oaked and has lightly peppery finish.

TOHU Unoaked Chardonnay Marlboro 2005

kennuncorked Tasting Notes

Production Practices:

Tohu Wines source fruit from sustainable winegrowers certified vineyards

Appearance:
With the glass tilted, the wine is clear, bright and transparent. The core is a pale gold that is fairly consistent to a narrow water-white rim.

Nose/Aromas:
Clean with a moderate intensity of peach, honey-dew melon with a slight hint of tangerine in the background.

Palate:
Dry, medium bodied with medium minus acidity (common to Chardonnay).  The fruit characteristics seem to be medium intensity and similar to the nose.  There is no indication of alcohol burn (the alcohol level = 13.5%) indicating the alcohol in well integrated into the wine and all the components are in balance.

Finish/Length:
Clean with a medium-long finish especially the peach and honey-dew flavors.

Cost:

Approximate retail price: US$13.00.

Producers Notes:

Fresh and fruity with aromas of white peach and citrus. This wine is light bodied while the palate is rich and full flavored.

TOHU Sauvignon Blanc Marlboro 2005

kennuncorked Tasting Notes

Production Practices:

Tohu Wines source fruit from sustainable winegrowers certified vineyards

Appearance:
With the glass tilted, the wine is clear, bright and transparent. The core is a pale wheat color that is fairly consistent fading to a narrow water-white rim.

Nose/Aromas:
Clean with a medium intensity of stone fruit aromas (such as a slightly ripe peach) along with a hint of figs and citrus (maybe lemon zest).

Palate:
Dry, (maybe even a little off-dry) medium bodied with mouth-watering acidity.  The fruit characteristics seem to be medium intensity similar to the nose.  There is a slight perception of alcohol burn on the sides of the tongue (but not unpleasant and might even enhance some foods (the alcohol level = 13.%).

Finish/Length:
Clean with a medium minus finish..

Cost:

Approximate retail price: US$13.00.

Producers Notes:

Light straw, with lemon-lime tones. The nose is dominated by vibrant currant-leaf and gooseberry and green bell pepper aromas, some freshly cut herb nuances, and a hint of ripe citrus. The palate is full flavored, with lively acidity and clean fresh finish.

Martin Codex Albarino 2005 Rias Baixas

kennuncorked Tasting Notes

Appearance:
With the glass tilted, the wine is clear, bright and transparent. The core is a pale gold that is fairly consistent to a narrow water-white rim.

Nose/Aromas:
Clean with a moderate intensity of peach with a slight hint of citrus in the background (maybe lemon zest).

Palate:
Dry, medium bodied with a very slight tingle on the tip of the tongue. The fruit characteristics seem to be medium++ of peach, pear, a hint of dried apricot with mouth-watering acidity. There is no perception of alcohol (the alcohol level = 13.%) indicating the alcohol in well integrated into the wine and all the components are in balance.

Finish/Length:
Clean with a long finish especially a light hint of peach and pear.

Cost:

Approximate retail price: US$15.00.

Producers Notes:

This wine is a crisp and refreshing wine with citrus fruit,pear, and peach flavors. Its medium body, bright fruit character and subtle floral aromas, can be enjoyed with everything from salad to a wide variety of seafood and poultry dishes.

Ardales Noble Tempranillo 2005 Certified Organic

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Appearance:
With the glass tilted, the wine is clear and transparent. The core is a rich cherry core with a slight hint of violet hue fading to a narrow dark pink then to a narrow rose color rim.

Nose/Aromas:
Clean with a moderate intensity blackberry, sweet leather, green herbs (maybe tarragon, thyme or oregano) with a slight hint of a cigar box (don't laugh cause that's what I pick up in the aromas).

Palate:
Dry, medium bodied with medium ++ no tannin and mouth-watering acidity. The fruit characteristics seem to be a moderate + of semi-sweet (dark) combined with black cherry, vanilla, and plum. There is no perception of alcohol (the alcohol level = 13.5%) indicating the alcohol in well integrated into the wine and all the components are in balance.

Finish/Length:
Clean with a long finish especially the lingering semi-sweet chocolate and vanilla.

Cost:

Approximate retail price: US$12.00.

Producers Notes:

This wine is made from organically farmed Tempranillo grapes and has a ruby-cherry color with hints of garnet. The solid structure and full body of this wine are enhanced by four months of aging in oak barrels. No additional preservatives are used. Certified organic by Sohiscert. Serve slightly chilled or at room temperature.

Bodegas Aruspide was founded in 1999 by a group of people dedicated to making wines in an organic method. They purchased a bodega built in 1905 and restored the building respecting the architectural style of the period and region. The result is a technologically modern, yet elegant winery.

Bodegas Aruspide owns 110 hectares of vineyard and controls an additional 60 hectares. All 170 hectares have organic certification. During harvest, all of the grapes are hand selected in the field. Each wine that Bodegas Aruspide produces is made in an organic method. The Ardales Brand incurs the additional expense of attaining organic certification.  Bodegas Aruspide wines carry the D.O. Vino de la Tierra de Castilla designation for the Ardales brand