Torres Mas La Plana Cabernet Sauvignon 2006

Date of Tasting: 22 January 2014

Wine Type: Red

Grape Varieties: 100% Cabernet Sauvignon

Alcohol: 14.5%

Origin: Penedes, Spain

Appellation: Denominacio d'Origen

Expect to Pay: ~ THB2,000 - THB2,500

Web: http://www.torres.es/
Chubby Score: 90/100
Value for money: 5/10
Professional Rating: WS - 90/100, WE - 93/100, ST - 90/100, JR - 17/20, CT - 89/100

Appearance: deep and dark red

Aroma: tobacco, mocha, cigar, and smoke

Palate: really big body, firm and masculine tannins, rich and dark, notes of blackcurrant and cassis as well as mild vanilla floor, medium on the finish

This is a big and bold guy: really dry and firm. Tannins start to refine but a few more years of cell ageing would perhaps soften it down. It is enjoyable to drink with red meat with strong flavour like roasted lamb or game dishes. Good wine, it is, but not great and probably still lack the dimension of complexity.

Score Explanation

95+ = classic and extraordinary

90+ = outstanding in its class

85+ = recommended wine with some degree of enjoyment

80+ = drinkable occasionally

WA = Wine Advocate
WS = Wine Spectator
WE = Wine Enthusiast
JR = Jancis Robinson
DC = Decanter
JS = James Suckling
BH = Burghound
FS = Falstaff Magazine
ST = Stephen Tanzer
CT = Cellar Tracker Average Score