Freddy R. Troya

8.9

Bodegas Bastida – “Talma” – Sauvignon Blanc – 2024, Vino de la Tierra de Castilla – Castilla-La Mancha – Spain 🇪🇸

Overview
A fresh and approachable 100% Sauvignon Blanc from Castilla-La Mancha, crafted with a clear focus on casual enjoyment and everyday drinkability. This wine leans into a clean, fruit-forward style with refreshing acidity, offering a straightforward yet satisfying expression of the varietal.

Aromas & Flavors
Bright citrus, green apple, and light tropical notes lead the profile, complemented by subtle herbal and grassy hints typical of Sauvignon Blanc. Clean and expressive without being overly intense.

Mouthfeel
Light- to medium-bodied with crisp acidity and a refreshing, easygoing texture. Clean, lively, and smooth, finishing with a pleasant lift that keeps it highly drinkable.

Food Pairings
Fresh salads, grilled vegetables, seafood, light pasta dishes, or goat cheese. Also works beautifully as a casual sipper.

Verdict
A well-executed, no-fuss Sauvignon Blanc that delivers freshness and versatility. Positioned perfectly for casual sampling or food-friendly moments, it’s a reliable and enjoyable everyday white.

Did You Know?
In warm regions like Castilla-La Mancha, Sauvignon Blanc tends to show a softer, more fruit-forward profile compared to the sharper, high-acid styles from cooler climates like the Loire Valley or New Zealand.

🍷 Personal Pick
An easy grab for casual occasions, clean, refreshing, and versatile, making it a solid go-to for relaxed drinking. — 12 days ago

Marcia Costa De Sant Anna

8.9

DOC espanhol de uvas 100% jumilla, com 14% de álcool e notas de frutas vermelhas, baunilha e especiarias — 4 years ago

K

9.5

島田屋のマスターからのいただきもの
口に含んだ瞬間、華やかな香りと樽香が広がる、複雑な味わいのテンプラリーニョ スペインワイン — 5 years ago

Kate f

9.9

Realllllll good — a year ago

Chris Doench

9.0

$10.79-Total Wine 5/31/24.
Had 2 diff nights at home. Smooth. Red-blend. 91 pts. I liked; Joyce so-so. I would do again. — 2 years ago

Daniel P. Drake

9.3

We opened the 2016 La Rioja Alta S.A. Viña Ardanza Reserva. This is a blend of 80% Tempranillo and 20% Garnacha from La Bastida, Spain.

On thr nose there was cherry, plum, strawberry,black currant, anise, leather, herbs, baking spice and forest floor.

On the palate was cherry, raspberry, strawberry, herbs, baking spice, balsamic and anise.

This wine is medium to full bodied with a silky mouthfeel medium+ acidity and medium to medium + fine supple tannins that lead to a long red fruit forest floor finish. Welcome to another weekend and I hope everyone has great plans with wine in mind. Please enjoy the weekend and please stay safe and healthy. Nostrovia! 🍷🍷🍷🍷 — 3 years ago

Krista Stoker

9.0

Complex flavors. Good with food. — a year ago

Jeremiah Diaz

9.0

Deep purple in color; cherries, smoke, and dried herbs on the nose; medium acidity; medium tannins; tastes like dried strawberries, hibiscus, and crushed gravel with a long finish. Nellie doesn't like it, but I do. — 2 years ago

with Nellie

KDouglas

9.0

Nice. Great w/pasta. — 5 years ago

Mark Mannebach

9.3

2008 tasting great in 2020.. pomegranate with wet stone slight spice. Well balanced — 6 years ago