N: I smell both American and French barrels, dark fruits, plums, Maraschino Cherries,wood spice,
Like it wants to be old. Tobacco, sweeter tarry notes.
P: Nice acidity and tannins in balance, med-full on the palate, black cherry, baking spice, fills the mouth.
Like an old/new word cross. Pretty well done. Great qpr in PA. at $12.99. A bargain.
I splashed it out for a half hour.
If they got rid of the hype sticker, I’d probably think higher of it. — 3 years ago
Warm round texture. — 6 years ago
San Sebastián — 2 years ago
" with 90 points from Wine Enthusiast and a gold medal from Mundus Vini, this limited edition 2016 combines ancient tradition and ultra modern technique. The classic rioja flavors are there - red and black cherry, prune and tobacco. Plus 24 months in oak give it a spicy vanilla finish." — 3 years ago
Rhonda likes it better than montechello or vslrtisimo, at $14, buy a case — 5 years ago
Con un intenso color granate, este vino lo invita a sentir su aromas a vegetales cocidos, ciruelas secas, canela y fresas confitadas entremezclados con aromas a humos y tostados de roble.
En boca, una acidez fresca acompañada de un marcado sabor a roble tostad y fruta madura...
Un final prolongado y elegante. — 6 years ago
Got an A- from James Suckling. I hope we have a similar grading curve. Color is lovely. Like blood in the veins. Smells nice. Rosewater, cherry juice and fresh cut firewood. Flavors are luscious and juicy with just a hint of smoke and oak. Classic Rioja. Balanced and deluscious. I’d agree James. 90 or even 91% for this pupil. — 5 years ago
Color rojo teja, limpio, y brillante.
En nariz destaca por su intensidad media, elegancia, sutiles y con unos matices de fruta roja y negra de mermelada, cáscara de naranja, chocolate blanco, y vainilla.
En boca es un vino fresco, equilibrado, y con taninos altamente sedosos... — 6 years ago
Tree Kilpatrick
Complex aroma. Flavors are French style and enjoyable. Bittersweet. Nice stuff. — 6 months ago