Marshall Todd Herron DPM

9.6

2016- Real de Asua - CVNE. Stored at 55 degrees for six months, decanted for one hour, and served at 65 degrees. I do prefer 62 but I missed the mark. Ha ha. The bouquet is a perfume of lavender and vanilla. The palate begins with a smooth silky raspberry delight. It is very light on the tongue, yet opaque in the glass. The legs last forever! The palate develops into a tart, earthy, and smokey finish that drys out the lips and tongue. There is an after taste of graphite and slate as the lips begin to pucker!! Where’s my water?????? — 3 years ago

Flavio Goncalves Jr

10

Espetáculo de vinho do porto. — 11 years ago

Gustavo Cruz

10

Simple... if you find it... buy it... do not hesitate. We just had this piece of art, after I smoked some beef ribs. This wine was perfect to finish this epic meal. — 5 years ago

Stephen McDougall

8.9

Syrupy, sweet and perfect for after a meal. — 8 years ago

Hansi Brauer

9.9

The year when Kristianstad burned down to the ground. A mind blowing wine. Room filling bouquet, vigorous, balanced and an infinite length. Decanted 2,5 h — 12 years ago

Marcos Gouvea

8.9

Leathery with big tannins, which I like—but this one could do with a bit more fruit. — 5 years ago

Ming L

9.0

Gentle nose of black currant, leather, black tea, Chinese medicine herbs, vanilla, with hint of incense and tobacco leaf. Medium body. Vibrant palate with fresh acidity and additional taste of cherry and sweet spice. Mellow tannins.

It's mind boggling that this sells at Costco at $19.99. I don't know how C.V.N.E do it. I prefer this over the 09 Vina Real Grand Reserva. Maybe I should retaste the Vina Real. — 7 years ago