Mercedes Eguren Shiraz-Tempranillo, Spain

Wine: Mercedes Eguren

Producer: Kame

Region: Tierra de Castilla

Country: Spain

Colour: Red

Year: 2011

Grape: Shiraz, tempranillo

Supplier: Saigon FNB                                                                               

Restaurant: Wine Embassy, Ole, Crepitee

Price (VND): 399.999

Points: 82/100

Pairs well with: Ideal food matches are grills, and roast, as well as medium and mature cheeses.

Notes:

This wine offers a dark cherry colour.

On the nose you will get a explosion of red fruits, mostly dark cherries, plumbs, toast and a hint of cocoa.

On the palate you can feel the fight between the shiraz and the tempranillo, which offer a great mix: plumb, dark cherries, some acidity and great complexity.

It is recommended to decant this wine 30 minutes before drinking and use a wide glass to make the most of it.

Ideal food matches are grills, and roast, as well as medium and mature cheeses.

NOTE: Although I am fully independent and impartial in all my reviews, including this one, please note that I represent this winery in Vietnam.

Mercedes Eguren Cabernet Sauvignon, Spain

Wine: Mercedes Eguren

Producer: Kame

Region: Tierra de Castilla

Country: Spain

Colour: Red

Year: 2011

Grape: Cabernet Sauvignon

Supplier: Saigon FNB                                                                               

Restaurant: A

Price (VND): 399.999

Points: 89/100

Pairs well with: It is a great match for grilled tuna, beefsteak, pasta (especially tomato based) and cold meats.

Notes:

This wine offers a lovely cherry colour, and an incredible nose full of blackcurrant, cassis and a touch of liquorice which is replicated on the palate.

On the mouth is silky, fresh and complex, and in two words, very delicious.

It is a great match for grilled tuna, beefsteak, pasta (especially tomato based) and cold meats.

NOTE: Although I am fully independent and inpartial in all my reviews, including this one, please note that I represent this winery in Vietnam.