Week 8
Name: Bodegas Atalaya Laya
Variety: 70% Garnacha Tintorera, 30% Monastrell
Region: Almansa
Country: Spain
Year: 2013
Price: $8.95
Food? No
Description from the Vintage Cellar: "88 Points –
Stephen Tanzer
A blend of 70% Garnacha Tintorera, a.k.a.
Alicante Bouschet, and 30% Monastrell; fermented in stainless steel, followed
by four months in French oak.
Bright purple. Cassis,
blueberry, pungent herbs and mocha on the nose. Smooth and open-knit on the palate, displaying fresh cherry
and dark berry qualities and a hint of black pepper. Finishes with gripping tannins and good length, leaving a
subtle floral note behind."
My Review: This wine was NOT my cup of tea the day I tried it. The nose and mouth assaulted me with cigars, latex paint, and cedar. The wine is very tannic and very aggressive. This would be great with a hearty steak or something that can stand up to its power, but alone, it was overwhelming.
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