Comments on: Bodegas Borsao, “Red Wine”, Campo de Borja 2005 http://winecast.net/2006/10/30/bodegas-borsao-red-wine-campo-de-borja-2005/ A wine podcast and blog Wed, 20 Aug 2008 16:04:57 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6 By: WineGirl Online» Blog Archive » A Toast in Spain http://winecast.net/2006/10/30/bodegas-borsao-red-wine-campo-de-borja-2005/#comment-56179 WineGirl Online» Blog Archive » A Toast in Spain Wed, 13 Feb 2008 00:24:45 +0000 http://winecast.net/2006/10/30/bodegas-borsao-red-wine-campo-de-borja-2005/#comment-56179 [...] or for an insider connection to a friend and winemaker in Spanish wine country. But when I bought a 2005 Borsao Campo de Borja Crianza for less than six Euros at the corner store near my sister’s apartment in Madrid’s [...] [...] or for an insider connection to a friend and winemaker in Spanish wine country. But when I bought a 2005 Borsao Campo de Borja Crianza for less than six Euros at the corner store near my sister’s apartment in Madrid’s [...]

]]> By: Lisa http://winecast.net/2006/10/30/bodegas-borsao-red-wine-campo-de-borja-2005/#comment-54974 Lisa Fri, 26 Oct 2007 03:08:39 +0000 http://winecast.net/2006/10/30/bodegas-borsao-red-wine-campo-de-borja-2005/#comment-54974 I agree Bodegas Borsao 2005 is not complex but I think sometimes California wine makers try to put TOO much into the mix, making it impossible to enjoy the flavor of the grape. I have recently starting drinking more spanish wines ranging in price from the $7 at Cost Plus World Markets to $35 or more from a good wine shop. The Spaniard's are yet to disappoint me. I like the the richness of the Tempranillo grape. I agree Bodegas Borsao 2005 is not complex but I think sometimes California wine makers try to put TOO much into the mix, making it impossible to enjoy the flavor of the grape.

I have recently starting drinking more spanish wines ranging in price from the $7 at Cost Plus World Markets to $35 or more from a good wine shop. The Spaniard’s are yet to disappoint me. I like the the richness of the Tempranillo grape.

]]> By: Tim http://winecast.net/2006/10/30/bodegas-borsao-red-wine-campo-de-borja-2005/#comment-53597 Tim Mon, 09 Apr 2007 22:21:35 +0000 http://winecast.net/2006/10/30/bodegas-borsao-red-wine-campo-de-borja-2005/#comment-53597 Well, Bob, that's what makes wine so interesting; the diversity of preferences. I agree this is a total fruit bomb which might be too one-dimensional for many but I still liked it a lot. As for the Napa River Merlot, I found it a bit disjointed but still very much worth the price; I thought the Cab was the best of the bunch. Seems to be sold out so I guess a lot of other folks liked them, too. Thanks for your comment. Well, Bob, that’s what makes wine so interesting; the diversity of preferences. I agree this is a total fruit bomb which might be too one-dimensional for many but I still liked it a lot.

As for the Napa River Merlot, I found it a bit disjointed but still very much worth the price; I thought the Cab was the best of the bunch. Seems to be sold out so I guess a lot of other folks liked them, too.

Thanks for your comment.

]]> By: Bob Bilford http://winecast.net/2006/10/30/bodegas-borsao-red-wine-campo-de-borja-2005/#comment-53575 Bob Bilford Sun, 08 Apr 2007 02:31:42 +0000 http://winecast.net/2006/10/30/bodegas-borsao-red-wine-campo-de-borja-2005/#comment-53575 I like Trader Joe's Napa River Merlot better than this wine I like Trader Joe’s Napa River Merlot better than this wine

]]> By: Winecast - A wine blog and podcast http://winecast.net/2006/10/30/bodegas-borsao-red-wine-campo-de-borja-2005/#comment-46917 Winecast - A wine blog and podcast Wed, 08 Nov 2006 01:22:52 +0000 http://winecast.net/2006/10/30/bodegas-borsao-red-wine-campo-de-borja-2005/#comment-46917 [...] Napa River, Merlot, Napa Valley 2003 ($5) - Garnet color with a purple rim. Blackberry, currant and vanilla aromas. In the mouth, this wine seems a bit disjointed with plum, blackberry, pepper and spice flavors finishing with medium tannins and some heat from alcohol (which I expect is closer to 13.5% than the listed 12.5%). The mid-palate seems to be missing here but it is still worth the $5 spent and three bucks better than the Charles Shaw “Kool-Aid” Merlot. Best to stick with the Napa River Cab for your low-end red, but a few bucks more will get you something quite a bit better. [...] [...] Napa River, Merlot, Napa Valley 2003 ($5) - Garnet color with a purple rim. Blackberry, currant and vanilla aromas. In the mouth, this wine seems a bit disjointed with plum, blackberry, pepper and spice flavors finishing with medium tannins and some heat from alcohol (which I expect is closer to 13.5% than the listed 12.5%). The mid-palate seems to be missing here but it is still worth the $5 spent and three bucks better than the Charles Shaw “Kool-Aid” Merlot. Best to stick with the Napa River Cab for your low-end red, but a few bucks more will get you something quite a bit better. [...]

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