2006 Alonso del Yerro
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The deep crimson-colored 2006 Alonso del Yerro displays an alluring nose of smoke, scorched earth, Asian spices, incense, and blackberry. Layered on the palate with some elegance, this harmonious, savory offering has excellent length and enough structure to evolve for 2-3 years. Drink it from 2012 to 2021. The current owners purchased this estate in 2002 and hired Stephane Derenoncourt of Bordeaux renown as consultant. The Alonso del Yerro cuvee, made from 100% Tempranillo, typically goes through ML in barrel followed by 12 months sur lie with batonnage in new French oak. The Maria cuvee (also 100% Tempranillo) is fermented in new oak vats, goes through a longer maceration than the Alonso bottling, and is aged in new French oak for 18 months sur lie with batonnage. As a side note, Vinedos Alonso del Yerro has started a new project in neighboring Toro called Paydos. I tasted barrel samples of the first two vintages, 2008 and 2009. They were both exceptional; the 2009, in particular, due to the virtually perfect vintage conditions in Toro. Importer: Jorge Ordonez, Fine Estates from Spain, Dedham, MA; tel. (781) 461-5767
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Julia Harding MW, jancisrobinson.com
Josh Raynolds
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Deep, glossy ruby. Intense but refined aromas of spice and dark, cassis fruit, with a hint of dried fruit. Some sweetness of oak, towards vanilla, though subtle. Powerful, rich yet nicely dry/savoury on the finish. A little bit warm at the very end but really silky now and with a fresh coolness of elegant minerality even within all that depth of very ripe fruit. (JH)
Opaque ruby. Fresh red berries and cherry on the nose, with sexy Asian spices and minerals adding energy. Seamless raspberry and candied cherry flavors stain the palate but are almost weightless, with fine-grained tannins adding shape. An understated, precise wine that finishes with excellent clarity and persistence.