From magnum on Thanksgiving. Unfortunately I broke the cork and had to decant through cheese cloth, which I was really trying to avoid with a twelve year old Crianza. Ended up drinking beautifully and was very well received. Layered with mature red fruit, dried berries, game, tobacco, and vanilla. Maybe a kiss of bret? Acid and tannin still very much intact though the sediment is significant and after several hours the wine becomes a victim of oxygen. Have had this in the cellar for several years and caught the right large format occasion. Pop ‘em if you’ve got ‘em.
From magnum on Thanksgiving. Unfortunately I broke the cork and had to decant through cheese cloth, which I was really trying to avoid with a twelve year old Crianza. Ended up drinking beautifully and was very well received. Layered with mature red fruit, dried berries, game, tobacco, and vanilla. Maybe a kiss of bret? Acid and tannin still very much intact though the sediment is significant and after several hours the wine becomes a victim of oxygen. Have had this in the cellar for several years and caught the right large format occasion. Pop ‘em if you’ve got ‘em.
Dec 19th, 2021
2009 vintage. Showed nice notes of dill, leather, spiced red fruits, and oak. Wouldn't want to age this too much longer but overall a pleasant bottle!
2009 vintage. Showed nice notes of dill, leather, spiced red fruits, and oak. Wouldn't want to age this too much longer but overall a pleasant bottle!
Aug 7th, 2015
Beautiful nose. 2009 is a little thin I comparison to 2008 but still impressive restraint and fruit for a Rioja. A special wine.
Beautiful nose. 2009 is a little thin I comparison to 2008 but still impressive restraint and fruit for a Rioja. A special wine.
Jun 7th, 2015
Very nice Rioja ! Balanced oak vanilla. Cherries, med body med tannins & acidity
Very nice Rioja ! Balanced oak vanilla. Cherries, med body med tannins & acidity
May 24th, 2015
Warm, rich, persistent Rioja. Vanilla and oak are balanced quite nicely. Wet earth and plums. A nice transitional wine for people who only like things from California and South America. 2009 vintage
Warm, rich, persistent Rioja. Vanilla and oak are balanced quite nicely. Wet earth and plums. A nice transitional wine for people who only like things from California and South America. 2009 vintage
Jan 18th, 2015
Sweet red fruits and leather and hints of oak on nose. balanced palate medium body with good acids and liveliness and good finish. Apparently classic old school Rioja profile with many more years to go. Two more to be cellared. Just ordered the '09 Grand Reserva.
Sweet red fruits and leather and hints of oak on nose. balanced palate medium body with good acids and liveliness and good finish. Apparently classic old school Rioja profile with many more years to go. Two more to be cellared. Just ordered the '09 Grand Reserva.
May 2nd, 2019
Easy to drink! Light for a Rioja, but still has a lot of flavor. Musty on the nose, but cherry and rose aftertaste. Personally, I like this at a slightly warmer temp. Would recommend keeping upright before drinking. More sediment than expected. Cheers!
Easy to drink! Light for a Rioja, but still has a lot of flavor. Musty on the nose, but cherry and rose aftertaste. Personally, I like this at a slightly warmer temp. Would recommend keeping upright before drinking. More sediment than expected. Cheers!
Apr 26th, 2017
Enjoyed it very much
May 21st, 2016
marginally spicier than the 2010; subtle vanilla light wood finish
marginally spicier than the 2010; subtle vanilla light wood finish
Feb 6th, 2016
Beautiful old world style Rioja , rustic and dry. Compared side by side the 2009 and 2010-fun
Beautiful old world style Rioja , rustic and dry. Compared side by side the 2009 and 2010-fun
Feb 6th, 2016
La Rioja, Spain
