Still holding strong at 10 years. Velvety and ripe. Cherry and orange zest on the nose with classic cherry and tobacco flavors and warm well integrated oak (French 18 months). The finish is vibrant, lengthening with air.
Still holding strong at 10 years. Velvety and ripe. Cherry and orange zest on the nose with classic cherry and tobacco flavors and warm well integrated oak (French 18 months). The finish is vibrant, lengthening with air.
Apr 27th, 2013
Bottle 2 from tonight. This is a 100% Tempranillo from Bodegas Montecillo which is one of the Rioja region's oldest wineries, dating back to 1874. Tempranillo is an excellent grape for aging as it easily takes on the character of the barrel it's aged in. This 2003 vintage spent 18 months in untoasted French barrels and an additional 18 months in the bottle prior to commercialization. Native to Spain, the grape offers high acid, spice, and red fruit, typically. ~$18 | #totalwine #tempranillo #rioja
On the eyes: Brick-brown, bright and clear, med+ stain, med tears, no gas/floc.
On the nose: Sour cherry, petrol, olive, cedar and tobacco. Med alcohol.
On the tongue: Med+ acid, med tannin, med alcohol, med body, round in the mouth. Sour cherry, overripe plum, and orange rind yielding to oak and pencil shavings. Long finish that is a bit acidic. At this geezers age, you'd do well to decant it!
Bottle 2 from tonight. This is a 100% Tempranillo from Bodegas Montecillo which is one of the Rioja region's oldest wineries, dating back to 1874. Tempranillo is an excellent grape for aging as it easily takes on the character of the barrel it's aged in. This 2003 vintage spent 18 months in untoasted French barrels and an additional 18 months in the bottle prior to commercialization. Native to Spain, the grape offers high acid, spice, and red fruit, typically. ~$18 | #totalwine #tempranillo #rioja
On the eyes: Brick-brown, bright and clear, med+ stain, med tears, no gas/floc.
On the nose: Sour cherry, petrol, olive, cedar and tobacco. Med alcohol.
On the tongue: Med+ acid, med tannin, med alcohol, med body, round in the mouth. Sour cherry, overripe plum, and orange rind yielding to oak and pencil shavings. Long finish that is a bit acidic. At this geezers age, you'd do well to decant it!
Jan 23rd, 2016
La Rioja, Spain
