Coto de Hayas Tinto 2006 Tuesday, Apr 8 2008
Tasting Notes and Spain and Variety and Red and grenache et al
This is a blend of Grenache, Tempranillo, Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah and it delivers exactly what I expected of a sub $20 Spanish wine. And that’s a bit of character, good fruit and thigh slapping drinkability.
It smells perfumed and pretty with cherry, raspberry, Redskin lollies and a fair shake of pepper. On the palate medium bodied with light, dry and very refreshing tannins. It has juicy cherry and raspberry fruit, a sort of Redskin lolly character that is sweet and appealing (not sickly or confected) that’s balanced out with a tart cranberry dryness and a few dried herbs. Finishes dry and clean. A really attractive weekday table wine with good deal of character.
Rated : 88 Points
Tasted : Apr08
Alcohol : 13%
Price : $15
Closure : Cork
Drink : 2008 - 2011
Source : Camperdown Cellars
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4 Responses to “Coto de Hayas Tinto 2006”
April 8th, 2008 at 11:19 pm
Some of the wines that the mad Catalonian brings in include a Garnacha Tinta made solely from 100 plus year old vines, which shows just how good a Grenache/Garnacha wine can be.
April 9th, 2008 at 6:53 am
The 100 year old vine one is called Centenaria and is a bargain at $35. I’m not sure if the 05 is out yet but it should be a cracker.
April 9th, 2008 at 7:48 am
I have a bottle of the 2006 on the bench.
GW
April 14th, 2008 at 12:00 pm
I had the 2006 Centenaria on Saturday - picked it up for $14.99 which I would say is a pretty fair price for the wine. I’ll leave the other two bottles for a fair few years as it looks raw and a bit jammy at present.
GW