The Tokyo Wine Society
Spanish Red January 11, 2002
Selected by Dr. Okuyama
| Glass No. | Wine | Yen | Shop | ranked | |
| A | Blecua, 1997, Somontano, Spain | 4,980 | Yamaya, Akasaka | 1 | |
| B | Compania Vinicola del Nore de Spana, S.A, Imperial Gran Reserva, 1988, Rioja, Spain |
4,980 | Yamaya, Akasaka | 6 | |
| C | Contino, Reserva 1982, Rioja, Spain | 7,980 | Yamaya, Akasaka | 5 | |
| D | Borsao, Crianza, 1998, Campo de Boria, Spain | 980 | Yamaya, Akasaka | 8 | |
| E | El Champarral de Vega Sindoa, 1999, Navarra, Spain | Grenache | 1,680 | Yamaya, Akasaka | 7 |
| F | L'Arc, 1998, Priorato, Spain | 2,480 | Cave de Relax | 3 | |
| G | Joao Portugal Ramos, 1999, Aragones, Reserva 1999, Vinho, Portugal |
2,680 | Cave de Relax | 2 | |
| H | Au Bon Clima, Santa Maria Valley, La Bauge Au-dessus,
1999 California |
Pinot Noir | 4,980 | Cave de Relax | 4 |
| I | Sogrape, Reserva 1996, Douro, Spain | 1,680 | Cave de Relax | 9 |
People liked Blecua (A) and Ramos (Portugal) best. F (L'Arc) was split by 3 firsts, 4 seconds and 4 lasts. It was surprisingly difficult to tell Au Bon Clima (Pinot) from the rest. Also, Piedemonte Merlot 99 you contributed was smooth and probably got a good ranking if it was included in the tasting wines.
Optional Extra Wines
Bodegas Vizcarra Ramos, Crianza 1996, Ribera del Duero, Spain
Yen1,890 (Cave de Relax)
Lindemanns, St. George Vineyard, 1997, Coonawarra, Australia
Yen2,980 Cabernet Sauvignon (Cave de Relax)
Don Simon, Red Wine, J. Garcia Carrion, Spain 1500ml (no vintage)
Yen 500 (Yamaya, Akasaka)
Kevin's contributions:
Piedemonte Merlot 1999 / Navarra
Valtravieso - Crianza '98 /Ribera del Duero
Condesa Eylo from Rueda