Arena Blanca

Bodega Alegre Valgañon

Rioja Blanco Viura Garnacha Blanca 2021

Some banana and melon, not necessarily welcome. Flabby-ish. — 23 days ago

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Stéphane Vedeau

Jeannine Boutin Arena Mica Hermitage Syrah 2019

Inky, deep and brooding Syrah that’s smoothly old-world refined. Paired well with French bistro fare — 6 months ago

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Mas d'en Gil

Coma Blanca Priorat White Blend 2017

This is a fantastic Priorat Blanco. Layered and complex. A real joy! At Enigma Concept. — a year ago

Romain, Brian and 8 others liked this

Baron de Ley

Blanco Reserva Tres Viñas Rioja Viura Blend 2016

I’ve had three bottles of this in the cellar for the last few years and, for no particular reason, haven’t touched them. Tonight I thought I’d pull the cork on one to enjoy with Manchego and Serrano ham, as an appetiser ahead of some Spanish cuisine at home tonight. I can’t recall where I bought these, but they weren’t expensive - and this wine certainly overdelivers for the price. It has a classical, fresh bouquet of blanched almonds, nectarines, and clementines. The palate is medium bodied, juicy, saline and fresher still, with a hint of orange bitters on the finish. Enjoyable stuff! — 6 months ago

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Vistalago

Mezcla Blanca White Blend 2019

Reisling 64% Chardonnay 20% Torontel 16%
The nose has the citrus and petrol of Riesling, the yellow apples of chardonnay. A weighty mouthfeel of creamy yellow apples with soft but present citrusy acid. A perfect winter white! ❄️
— a year ago

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Domaine de Cebene

Ex Arena Brigitte Chevalier Grenache Blend 2021

Really great value in a straightforward, honest, balanced Grenache. It’s grown within the Faugeres appellation but can’t claim the AOC apparently because it’s from deep sandy soils and not schist. No matter! Rayas grows Grenache in sand so there’s great precedent! Nose shows sappy kirsch-y fruit, lots of savory, mineral notes, and a touch of vanilla and spice. Soft and light-footed in the mouth. Quite dry, savory, and saline. Very soft tannin. Alcohol is relatively low at a stated 13.5. Drinking well now, it will certainly last a year or two longer, though I don’t think it will improve. I love wines like this. So food flexible. — 6 months ago

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Telmo Rodríguez

Branco de Santa Cruz Valdeorras Godello Blend 2018

A big, silky white with prominent non-friut aromas... floral (almost petrol), herbs and minerals... and hints of yellow apple and lemon. Lush on the palate with some citrus acid and lingering minerals. Paired with halibut cheeks over chevre-sauced pasta. Happy birthday to me!! — 9 months ago

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Parés Baltà

Blanca Cuisine Brut Cava Chardonnay Blend 2013

Boníssim, al nivell de l'Exvite de Llopart — a year ago