2005 Miguel Torres S.A. Penedès Fransola - Spain, Catalunya, Penedès (12/7/2006) Light gold in color, the nose jumps out of the glass with cut grass, and pear coming to mind. The mouth feel is soft with a medium acidity and a somewhat flat finish. Very herbal in the mouth with nice peach hints. Nice wine, but nothing to write home about...

2005 Miguel Torres S.A. Penedès Waltraud - Spain, Catalunya, Penedès (12/7/2006) The nose is classic riesling with a some honey, light earth and faint petrol. Light gold in color and fully dry with a lemon profile in the mouth. Being a bit austere I would search out foods for this one and might consider some of the local Butifarra sausage to help with the dryness...

2003 Gramona Penedès VI DE GEL - Spain, Catalunya, Penedès (11/8/2006) 9.5% alcohol - Light yellow in color with a brilliance that almost glows. Nice light peach notes on the, at first, restrained nose. This opens to honey and pineapple notes when it gets a bit of air in it. The mouth feel shows a medium viscosity that stays light due to a medium high acidity. Nice honey palate with fresh peaches...

2005 J. Miquel Jané Penedès - Spain, Catalunya, Penedès (11/12/2006) 100% Sauvignon BlancSteely color very clear. Nose is incredibly restrained and with time shows nice grapefruit, nectarine, and light hints of cut grass. Fully dry in the mouth with a nice medium acidity. Peachy with lemon hints, grapefruit, minerals, and a delicate refreshing finish. Really started to enjoy this as it came up...

2003 J. Miquel Jané Penedès Semi-Crianza - Spain, Catalunya, Penedès (11/11/2006) 3 months in oak, Merlot 70%, Cabernet Sauvignon 30%The merlot shows through on the nose bright and clear wtih plum, cherry and light clove notes. Soft and supple in the mouth with silky tannins and fine finish. Miclk chocolate coems to mind with plum an cherry making their way from the nose to the palate. Soft...

2005 J. Miquel Jané Penedès - Spain, Catalunya, Penedès (11/11/2006) 100% Cabernet Sauvignon Gorgeous Ruby color, very clear. The nose shows a light vanilla/cherry nose with cassis liquor, rose petals and a touch of spice as it opens. Pretty fun to smell though the nose is the highlight. Fruit driven in the mouth with a fully dry aspect and medium acidity. Raspberry and cherry make up the palate...

1998 J. Miquel Jané Penedès Reserva - Spain, Catalunya, Penedès (11/12/2006) Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Tempranillo - French and American Oak 12 monthsMaroonish with light bricking at the rim, only medium intense in color. Nose is complex with charcoal, chocolate, dark cherry though not obvious, white pepper and cloves. Minerally overall and not really in your face.Fully dry in the mouth...

2005 J. Miquel Jané Penedès Blanc de Blancs - Spain, Catalunya, Penedès (11/12/2006) Xarel.lo, Chardonnay, ParelladaSteely with hints of green in the color. Fleshy on the nose though a wound a bit tight. Showing eventually some pineapple, passion fruit, and light flowers. Full in the in the mouth with the Chardonnay making it’s presence known, and an overall medium acidity. Pineapple, walnut...

2001 Miguel Torres S.A. Cabernet Sauvignon Penedès Mas La Plana - Spain, Catalunya, Penedès (12/7/2006) Intense deep reddish purple in color. The nose is complex showing, chocolate, clove, green pepper, spices, and black currents. Rich int eh mouth but with fine tannins, and a finish that lingers for more that 30seconds. Cherry, chocolate, pepper, toasted nuts and vanilla all mix in the mouth...

Color: Medium straw, medium-sized bead Nose: On the yeastier, creamier side, but with some nice lime and white tropical fruit Palate: Slightly harsh, but still with interesting white fruit flavors mixed with creaminess and lime. Simple.