Campo de Borja

Coto de Hayas Rosado 2007

The rosado campaign continues…I think I’ve run out of things to say about rosado. So instead I’ll talk about Spanish national day tomorrow (12th of October). A good excuse to cook up a pealla and drink something Spanish. That’s my plan anyway. If you’re out and about, Rathdowne cellars are having a tasting on Sunday, including Telmo’s big gun from Ribera del Duero, Matallana. It’s free, so what are you waiting for.

Garnacha rosados tend to be a bit spicer and herby than most, it’s one of the reasons I like them. Just a bit more interesting. The nose on this is full of raspberries and strawberries, a bit of toffee and herby undergrowth.  As usual, it’s dry and has plenty of acid to clean up any fatty food you may be eating at the time.  This does show some light tannins on the finish, which gives it a bit of grip. More of the same on the palate, with a bit of added spice and apple. Nice. 87 Pts.

Source:Woods Wines/Toro Wines Price: Around $18 Closure: Conventional Cork

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Other Vintages: 2005