La Rioja, Spain
Modern, ripe, concentrated, plummy, black tea. Would love to drink it again in a few years.
Modern, ripe, concentrated, plummy, black tea. Would love to drink it again in a few years.
Feb 4th, 2015
2005 very Burgundian in style. 2009 more muscular.
2005 very Burgundian in style. 2009 more muscular.
Feb 14th, 2014The 2005 is much more high-toned than the 2009. Crazy good.
The 2005 is much more high-toned than the 2009. Crazy good.
Feb 14th, 2014Sweet tannins and bright acidity, balanced by classic Tempranillo fruit.
Sweet tannins and bright acidity, balanced by classic Tempranillo fruit.
Sep 5th, 2013Oakton wine special event; C violet/burnt red; N cedar, spice, plum, blackberry; T strong acidity and tannins. Decent with roast pork.
Oakton wine special event; C violet/burnt red; N cedar, spice, plum, blackberry; T strong acidity and tannins. Decent with roast pork.
Oct 2nd, 2017Damn! That's fine juice! Yes, it's "modern" Rioja, but it has enough restraint to make it still "food friendly". Dark fruits, some earthiness, a little anise, and lovely tannins. All good.
Damn! That's fine juice! Yes, it's "modern" Rioja, but it has enough restraint to make it still "food friendly". Dark fruits, some earthiness, a little anise, and lovely tannins. All good.
Apr 21st, 2017
Smooth with a delectable smooth palate. Highly recommended and will certainly acquire a box for home.
Smooth with a delectable smooth palate. Highly recommended and will certainly acquire a box for home.
