86
points
Abad 2007 Gotín del Risc Mencía (Bierzo)
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$17
Gaseous, earthy, mossy aromas are not entirely inviting, and the palate is immensely thick and round, with big, grating tannins. But the plum, berry and meaty elements are good, and the finish of chewy tannins goes on for quite some time. An extracted wine with minor balance and aromatic issues.
— M.S.
(4/1/2010)
85
points
Abad 2008 Gotín del Risc Red (Bierzo)
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$14
Opens with burnt, rubbery aromas that eventually cede to asphalt, roasted peanut and leather. The palate is soft and a bit hollow in the middle, with earthy, rubbery flavors of black plum and berry. Finishes with cola, bitter coffee and root beer flavors. Decent and full overall, but rubbery.
— M.S.
(2/1/2011)