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29 November 2004

A Spaniard in Name Only

Puerta Palma is a Spanish red that comes from the D.O. Ribera del Guadiana located in the region of Extremadura - Southwestern Spain.  Like many of the 'new' wines coming from Spain, Puerta Palma is unmistakeably new-world in style.  It's full-bodied, fruity and powerful.

It doesn't taste like a Spanish wine.  It's more like an Aussie blend or a PowerCabernet from California.  As I've stated before, I don't like the idea (or the taste) of 'wine globalization.'

Puerta_palma_1The Skinny
Puerta Palma, '01 ($15)
DO Ribera del Guadiana (Extremadura, Spain)
Inky indigo in color with orange undertones
A burst of fruit and oak flavors - blackberry, black cherry, sweet spice & caramel
Full-body, high alcohol content amplified by low acidity.  Moderate tannins with a long, somewhat tart finish.  Overall a little flabby
** (2 stars out of 5)
For $15 or less, I can think of more Spanish and better-tasting wine.  Take this one for example.

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