Bodegas Atalaya
Laya Almansa Red Blend
Almansa, Castilla-La Mancha, Spain
Blend of 70% Garnacha Tintorera & 30% Monastrell, deep Ruby with aromas of black fruits, spice and cedar notes, aged for 4 months in French oak. On the palate flavors of blackberry and black cherry with herbs, espresso and licorice. Fine drying tannins, medium+ finish ending with dried fruits, herbs and oak. Nice value, drink now, no real aging benefit!
Blend of 70% Garnacha Tintorera & 30% Monastrell, deep Ruby with aromas of black fruits, spice and cedar notes, aged for 4 months in French oak. On the palate flavors of blackberry and black cherry with herbs, espresso and licorice. Fine drying tannins, medium+ finish ending with dried fruits, herbs and oak. Nice value, drink now, no real aging benefit!
Oct 24th, 2022
Loads of dark fruit, pepper and initially, pretty hot but that seemed to dissipate over time (either that or my palate got used to it). That being said, this was pretty decent for $10.
Loads of dark fruit, pepper and initially, pretty hot but that seemed to dissipate over time (either that or my palate got used to it). That being said, this was pretty decent for $10.
May 3rd, 2019
It’s young. Shows promise, spicy with Ceasar salad, fruit forward with a mesquite smoked steak. Needs more time in the bottle.
It’s young. Shows promise, spicy with Ceasar salad, fruit forward with a mesquite smoked steak. Needs more time in the bottle.
1 person found it helpfulOct 6th, 2018Garnacha tintorera works great here! Really enjoyed this... Not light easy drinking though!
Garnacha tintorera works great here! Really enjoyed this... Not light easy drinking though!
1 person found it helpfulDec 4th, 2016
Tasted 2x over the past 8 days, once @ a shop's tasting, the other from our own bottle, that one getting progressively better over 3 days (Private Preserve only applied after Day 1)! I QUITE agree with others here that there's a decided "bite"/"strength" [in a negative sense]/astringency when first opened, though even that begins mitigating with air in the glass. However, once THAT is overcome this becomes [IMHO] a **steal** @ $6.95, which my score takes into account.
Tasted 2x over the past 8 days, once @ a shop's tasting, the other from our own bottle, that one getting progressively better over 3 days (Private Preserve only applied after Day 1)! I QUITE agree with others here that there's a decided "bite"/"strength" [in a negative sense]/astringency when first opened, though even that begins mitigating with air in the glass. However, once THAT is overcome this becomes [IMHO] a **steal** @ $6.95, which my score takes into account.
Coffee, smoke, meaty aromas. The finish is a bit rough.
Coffee, smoke, meaty aromas. The finish is a bit rough.
Apr 11th, 2016
Recomendación el comidista. En Carrefour, ECI
Recomendación el comidista. En Carrefour, ECI
Oct 22nd, 2023
70% Grenache, 30% Monastrell
Juicy Grenache, dark chewy Monastrell, med+ tannin makes it a food wine. Great value at $8.99
70% Grenache, 30% Monastrell
Juicy Grenache, dark chewy Monastrell, med+ tannin makes it a food wine. Great value at $8.99
11/16/22
Wine Tasting #4
Very earth. Big. Smoke.
11/16/22
Wine Tasting #4
Very earth. Big. Smoke.
This wine is a delight for the price. Big, fruit forward, structured, bright dark fruit, smooth on the nose.
This wine is a delight for the price. Big, fruit forward, structured, bright dark fruit, smooth on the nose.
Nov 19th, 2020