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Jaume Mesquida Negre 2005
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BN#245745 |
| Varietal |
Callet
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| Category |
Red Wine |
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Spain
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Binissalem
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Mallorca
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| Producer |
Jaume Mesquida
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From the birthplace and home of Tennis Champion Raphael Nadal comes this big, hearty and satisfying red made from indigenous island grapes, including the Callet grape. Aged 6 months in French oak, look for lavender and leather aromas, black fruit flavors and cedary spice and truffle notes. The island of Mallorca is located in the heart of the Mediterranean Sea off the coast of Spain. The taste of this wine brings the drinker to the warmth and the beauty of the sea and sun of Mallorca. Pair at home with rustic dishes, including pork, beef and BBQ chicken dishes. Try after dinner with Italian Truffle Cheese, garlic & olive oil-infused dark olives and rosemary flatbreads.
Wine Advocate
The famous resort island of Mallorca in the Mediterranean Sea also has a bit of vineyard. Understandably, most of its wine is consumed on location. However, some of the 2005 Negre from Jaume Mesquida managed to escape the island. Made primarily from the indigenous variety Callet, it has a unique aromatic profile, although clearly Mediterranean influenced. The wine was aged for 6 months in French oak. Notes of herbs, garrigue, lavender, leather, cherry, and raspberry are quite alluring. This is followed by a friendly, sweetly-fruited wine with no hard edges. It has an elegant personality as well as fine depth and length. Drink it over the next 3-4 years. It is an outstanding value.
Score: 90.
—Jay Miller,
August
2008.
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