So traditional and solid. Fruit seems to be in a demure stage. Next stage should be nice. — 9 years ago
This tastes so Tyrolean. Such cool fruit that I can only describe as purple. — 9 years ago
2004: Splendid and very viscous - more acidity to better balance and this would have been outstanding. — 9 years ago
Wonderfully engaging and provocative. Yearns for and improves with food. Just kept offering something new. — 9 years ago
Deep, dark color foreshadows a sturdy Rioja with complex and compelling flavors. A prune note is the only chink in the armor. — 9 years ago
1986: enjoyable and surprisingly vibrant fruit but not much terroir. — 9 years ago
A tasty well made wine that is more modern styled than I prefer. — 9 years ago
Too much herb and menthol. Still waiting for a CDP special cuvée to speak to me. — 9 years ago
Shows the vintage heat but this is one of the better '03's I've had. Balanced and the fruit is fresh. Could use some more time. — 9 years ago
Greg Kramer
Lovely old Rioja that held strong for hours. Not complex but not meant to be. — 9 years ago