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The sense of smell after the Crown doesn't react well to strong drinks, except for vodka and, surprisingly, baijiu. It's a miracle of a drink, I tell you. But baijiu is hard to find here, so we'll go with wine.
Castillo de Madap Crianza, 2016
Cabernet Sauvignon, Monastrell
Castillo de Madap Crianza, 2016
Cabernet Sauvignon, Monastrell
Nose: oak, nuts, blackcurrant jam
Taste: lots of fruit, again nuts and wood, but more like cedar, tobacco, a little bit of dark chocolate, dried herbs – no sign of St. John's wort (no), but some kind of herbs from cytisus and other plants are noticeable.
Rich, but soft. Although it's a bit of a mishmash, I'd say the Cabernet is textbook. Cheap, like many Spanish vintages – that's why I love the country, even though I'm loyal to Italy and respect some French wines. I'm sure it will go well with small cigars, but not large cigars. Small cigars with wine... Well, well. Best enjoyed with meat, apples, and spicy food. 8/10
Rich, but soft. Although it's a bit of a mishmash, I'd say the Cabernet is textbook. Cheap, like many Spanish vintages – that's why I love the country, even though I'm loyal to Italy and respect some French wines. I'm sure it will go well with small cigars, but not large cigars. Small cigars with wine... Well, well. Best enjoyed with meat, apples, and spicy food. 8/10