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Besllum 2008

This is a wine that evokes a lot of controversy.  On one hand, it is a Spanish wine that is a 2008 vintage and has 14.5% A.C.  It is loved by the wine advocate which rates it at a lofty 93points.  The Costco Wine Blog says it is one of the top 10 Costco wines for 2013.  You may pay as much as $32 a bottle in some places but it is $12.99 at Costco.

On the other hand, some critics say it is over rated. 

This wine is from the Montsant area of Spain.  It is composed of 45% Carinea, 45% Granacha, and 10% Syrah.  It has been aged for 16 months in new french oak.  It has a deep color and an alluring aroma.  I find it to be a lighter wine-between a pinot noir and a merlot.  I have discussed in previous posts about the value that can be found in Spanish wines.

I think that one's opinion of this wine is somewhat dependent on the style of wine that most appeals to you.  I like this wine a lot.  I have been buying it regularly for about a year.  However, in most circumstances, I prefer a Malbec, Zinfandel or Cabernet Sauvignon, so I would not rate it as high as the the ratings cited above.  I think it is great value at $12.99, but I probably would not pay a lot more. 

SC Wine Joe rating=90 points.  I plan to review this wine again at a later date and reserve the right to modify my rating.  I would like to hear what others think about this wine.

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