Telmo Rodríguez
Gaba do Xil Valdeorras Mencía
Valdeorras, Galicia, Spain
Nice nose that reminds me of La Folle Noire d'Ambat from Domaine le Roc in Fronton. There is a bit of a wild thing on the nose, with nice cherry and black cherry notes, there is also an iron, metallic touch. Some savoury scents add some complexity. The palate is juicy, acid driven, with some width, some savoury notes all along, like worcestershire sauce. There is a bit of a tannic grip in the rear and a rather long and juicy, and grippy finish that goes on for a while and ends up with that umami flavour. This is very good and a great value at about 17 USD in equivalent local currency. Warmly recommended. 14% abv
Nice nose that reminds me of La Folle Noire d'Ambat from Domaine le Roc in Fronton. There is a bit of a wild thing on the nose, with nice cherry and black cherry notes, there is also an iron, metallic touch. Some savoury scents add some complexity. The palate is juicy, acid driven, with some width, some savoury notes all along, like worcestershire sauce. There is a bit of a tannic grip in the rear and a rather long and juicy, and grippy finish that goes on for a while and ends up with that umami flavour. This is very good and a great value at about 17 USD in equivalent local currency. Warmly recommended. 14% abv
May 16th, 2026
Sadly, this wine purchased from the LCBO has not faired well. I have had it in Spain when I resided there and it is a very good affordable wine. This is oxidized and sadly completely undrinkable.
Sadly, this wine purchased from the LCBO has not faired well. I have had it in Spain when I resided there and it is a very good affordable wine. This is oxidized and sadly completely undrinkable.
May 3rd, 2025
