Vinos Sin-Ley Zestos Especial
2007 / 750 ml.
Ratings Key:
- SP Wine Spectator
- WE Wine Enthusiast
- OT Other Review Service
- RP Robert Parker’s The Wine Advocate
- ST Stephen Tanzer’s International Wine Cellar
- Gold Premier Gold - Best Value*
- Plat Premier Platinum - Our Highest Recommendation
- * as rated by our staff
Published Reviews
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89 pts. Stephen Tanzer’s International Wine Cellar: Sep/Oct 2008
Vivid red. Spicy raspberry and cherry aromas are strikingly fresh and pure. Lively and incisive on the palate, with brisk flavors of wild strawberry, raspberry and cherry preserves. Minerals kick in on the finish, which is tangy, precise and quite long. These vines are reportedly more than 60 years old.
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88 pts. Robert Parker’s The Wine Advocate: February, 2008
[No tasting note was given.]
Staff Picks
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Ann Dutton: April 19, 2010
This is another wine from Emili Esteve and Manuel Martinez of Vinos Sin Ley (“wine without law”), those innovative, creative producers of great value wines. The Zestos Especial (85% Tempranillo, 15% Syrah) is from Arganda del Rey, arid plains south of Madrid. The wine is deep garnet with purple edges and has flavors and aromas of plum, blueberry, ripe, red cherry, strawberry, clove, cinnamon, black pepper and licorice. It has medium body, smooth tannins and a medium tangy finish. Buy this graceful, delicious wine by the case! Enjoy with smoked polish sausage, grilled chicken or steak, or barbecued ribs. Salud!
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Kevin McPartland: February 9, 2010
About an hour south of Madrid you find the D.O. region Vinos de Madrid, where the great bargain wine Zestos Especial is produced. A blend of 85% Tempranllio and 15% Syrah, this wine is a perfect fit to nearly any dish. With the Tempranillo you get the full flavors and the sweet berry taste, and with the Syrah you get the spice and the deep color. Perfect for everyday drinking.
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