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Alceño 2003 Selección Crianza Red (Jumilla)
- Editors' Choice
- $18
Very nice from head to toe. The nose breathes leather, tobacco, berry fruit and spice, while the palate offers evolved, top-tier plum and cherry flavors. Exotic and concentrated, with hints of licorice. Pretty big and rich, but also quite well made.
— M.S.
(12/15/2006)
Alceño 2004 Syrah (Jumilla)
- Best Buy
- $15
Very colorful and properly ripe, with lush berry aromas backed by coffee notes. The palate is lush and balanced, with deep blueberry, black cherry and cola notes. A truly committed wine with a smooth, unctuous finish as the final chapter.
— M.S.
(12/15/2006)
Alceño 2003 Selección Roble Red (Jumilla)
- Best Buy
- $13
This is the type of wine that’s giving resurgent Jumilla a positive reputation. The nose is smoky but still loaded with solid fruit, while the palate bubbles over with pure blackberry and plum. It’s a Monastrell-dominated blend, but it tastes a lot like Tempranillo, which is only 15% of the blend. Very nice overall.
— M.S.
(12/15/2006)
Alceño 2005 Tinto Red (Jumilla)
- Best Buy
- $10
Bulky and a bit stewy, but still balanced enough to earn its positive points. The palate is ripe and sweet, as it oozes with black fruit. Some might call it a touch chunky, but for the most part this blend of Monastrell, Tempranillo and Syrah registers as a highly pleasurable red.
— M.S.
(12/15/2006)
Alceño 2005 Rosado Rosé (Jumilla)
- $10
This Monastrell-based rosado is indicative of the Jumilla region, meaning it’s sweet, a bit heavy, and fairly candied in its aromas. Flavors of fleshy raspberry and strawberry are full, while the round finish is neutral. Low in acid; drink right away.
— M.S.
(12/15/2006)
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