Bodegas Atalaya
Laya Almansa Red Blend
Almansa, Castilla-La Mancha, Spain
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, 2018
Big and spicy perfect for a cold night
Big and spicy perfect for a cold night
Nov 4th, 2019A decent table wine that needs time to open
A decent table wine that needs time to open
Oct 11th, 2019
Whole Foods, $11
Dark rich color, almost black and completely opaque, looks like a rich full bodied wine. Aroma is equally powerful and rich, can smell it as soon as you pour, notes of ripe prune fruit, earth, and a little smokey alcohol. Probably one of the most full bodied wines I've had, mouth is covered in flavor with each sip and has a long finish. Flavor is similar to the nose, definitely some very ripe fruit but not necessarily the forefront, a little smokiness comes through and the two flavors almost gives it a meaty quality. Plenty of tannins, and a high alcohol content of 15% is definitely noticable but doesn't make it overly harsh. It's like the whisky of wines. I really enjoyed this, but it is not an everyday bottle and not for the faint of heart!
Whole Foods, $11
Dark rich color, almost black and completely opaque, looks like a rich full bodied wine. Aroma is equally powerful and rich, can smell it as soon as you pour, notes of ripe prune fruit, earth, and a little smokey alcohol. Probably one of the most full bodied wines I've had, mouth is covered in flavor with each sip and has a long finish. Flavor is similar to the nose, definitely some very ripe fruit but not necessarily the forefront, a little smokiness comes through and the two flavors almost gives it a meaty quality. Plenty of tannins, and a high alcohol content of 15% is definitely noticable but doesn't make it overly harsh. It's like the whisky of wines. I really enjoyed this, but it is not an everyday bottle and not for the faint of heart!
Fleshy, smoky, and meaty. The Grenache and Mourvèdre play off each other quite nicely. Palate stays centered and focused. Killer value.
Fleshy, smoky, and meaty. The Grenache and Mourvèdre play off each other quite nicely. Palate stays centered and focused. Killer value.
Nov 15th, 2018
