Santa Rosa 2001 … deep <i>terroirness</i>
Santa Rosa 2001 … deep <i>terroirness</i>
Ver mensaje de Paco HigónI used to be a strong defender of the wines made with “local grapes” however I have enjoyed Pepe Mendoza’s wines since the firs time I tried them. Finally I am convinced that Pepe has adapted so good to his terroir that his wines express quite nicely terroirness…. This Santa Rosa 2001 Enoforum’s best rated red wine 2006 it is an outstanding product, powerful but elegant and above all.. with equilibrium….
Have you tried it???? It’s time to do it ;-)
Re: Santa Rosa 2001 … deep <i>terroirness</i>
Ver mensaje de Paco HigónPaco,
you’ve lost me !
Do I take it that this wine is made from international varieties ?
It’s a new one on me but assuming it’s affordable and available I’ll put it on the shopping list !
Re: Santa Rosa 2001 … deep <i>terroirness</i>
Ver mensaje de RayQI forgot the link to the TN: https://www.verema.com/en/tastingnotes/wine.asp?wine=12451
Santa Rosa is the top wine from Enrique Mendoza’s Cellar in Alicante. He’s shiraz is probably one of the Spanish best shiraz (about 13€). This Santa Rosa is quite scarce… its price…. About 20€.
Re: Santa Rosa 2001 … deep <i>terroirness</i>
Ver mensaje de Paco HigónIt all makes perfect sense now :-)
I like the Mendoza Shiraz and Spain also produces two other top nothc ones (though called Syrah !)
Finca Sandoval and the Griñon Valdepusa Syrah. The 2001 of this was superb.
Re: Santa Rosa 2001 … deep <i>terroirness</i>
Ver mensaje de RayQWell Mendoza’s shiraz (or syrah) ;-))) main advantage is its amazing prize.... compared, for instance, with the wines you have just mentioned.... Anyway, I prefer the Sandoval to Griñon... and despite that –as far as I believe- Sandoval is cheaper...
Re: Santa Rosa 2001 … deep <i>terroirness</i>
Ver mensaje de Paco HigónI do not recall having this wine. The 1999 is available here for $30, but I can find no other vintages after a quick search. What is the price in Spain?
Of course, when I think of Alicante and (partial) use of non-indigenous grape varieties, Beryna is the first wine that comes to mind.
Re: Santa Rosa 2001 … deep <i>terroirness</i>
Ver mensaje de WaltZalenskiSanta Rosa is in a different category of wines… IMMO in a higher level of quality… probably (together with Estrecho) the best red wines made in Alicante….
Re: Santa Rosa 2001 … deep <i>terroirness</i>
Ver mensaje de Paco HigónNo doubt for me, Santa Rosa 01 is an outstanding wine. I was really impressed, better than previous vintages. And Estrecho is also an interesting monastrell, one of my favorites, and for sure the best of Alicante.
Santa Rosa is something around 18€ and Estrecho the same.