Tasting - Alvarez de Toledo

Name: Alvarez de Toledo
Variety: Mencia Roble
Region: Bierzo
Country: Spain
Vintage: 2009
Price: $8.95 sale (regular price is $14)

Vintage Cellar Review:

 "The 2009 Alvarez de Toledo was bottled just a week before the wine was presented but seems to be showing no symptoms of distress. Balsamic, leather, and black fruits are the principal notes struck by this suave effort that over-delivers in a big way. Like its older sibling, it can be enjoyed now but will have more to say in 2-3 years."

Personal Review:

I did not like the flavor of this smell. I smelled a strong alcohol smell--like rubbing alcohol almost. The taste that followed was just one that did not sit well personally. 

Cheers-

Aainy