Smells of caramelized Pomegranate.
Medium weight, hints of saline, black rasp, pummelo acidity and feathery tannins.
Solid Rioja.
Smells of caramelized Pomegranate.
Medium weight, hints of saline, black rasp, pummelo acidity and feathery tannins.
Solid Rioja.
Dec 29th, 2021
Blend of Tempranillo (70%), Cabernet Sauvignon (20%) and Merlot (10%). Dark (and opaque) ruby color. Not much on the nose other than faint hints of smoke, tobacco and wet soil. The palate is more pronounced featuring flavors of dusty herbs (especially dill), black olives and tobacco. There is some dried black cherry/currant and prune fruit, but they are well in the background. Distinct/heavy note of oak on the finish. Extremely tertiary right out of the bottle. Medium-plus body and acidity. A bit sharp on the tongue and the alcohol is quite noticeable. (Somewhat out of balance.) A bit better with a decant, but probably past its prime.
Blend of Tempranillo (70%), Cabernet Sauvignon (20%) and Merlot (10%). Dark (and opaque) ruby color. Not much on the nose other than faint hints of smoke, tobacco and wet soil. The palate is more pronounced featuring flavors of dusty herbs (especially dill), black olives and tobacco. There is some dried black cherry/currant and prune fruit, but they are well in the background. Distinct/heavy note of oak on the finish. Extremely tertiary right out of the bottle. Medium-plus body and acidity. A bit sharp on the tongue and the alcohol is quite noticeable. (Somewhat out of balance.) A bit better with a decant, but probably past its prime.
Feb 19th, 2024
La Mancha, Castilla-La Mancha, Spain
