So dark and rich, it is very 'satisfying,' but not very complex or Riojano in style. Should be great for both near and medium term drinking. Looses a bit of old world feel for me.
So dark and rich, it is very 'satisfying,' but not very complex or Riojano in style. Should be great for both near and medium term drinking. Looses a bit of old world feel for me.
Sep 13th, 2021Snells of wild herbs and a touch of vanilla.
Medium to heavy bodied, olives, herbs, saline, any fruit is unripe, so more of an herb bomb.
Chewy, chewy cedar board tannins.
This would be good in 5 more years.
Snells of wild herbs and a touch of vanilla.
Medium to heavy bodied, olives, herbs, saline, any fruit is unripe, so more of an herb bomb.
Chewy, chewy cedar board tannins.
This would be good in 5 more years.
Jul 1st, 2021Medium ruby; medium plus intensity aromas of ripe red plum, blackberry, black plum, vanilla, baking spices; dry, medium plus acid, medium plus tannins, medium alcohol, medium plus body, medium intensity flavors consistent with aromas; medium finish, ripe but fresh, perfectly balanced
Medium ruby; medium plus intensity aromas of ripe red plum, blackberry, black plum, vanilla, baking spices; dry, medium plus acid, medium plus tannins, medium alcohol, medium plus body, medium intensity flavors consistent with aromas; medium finish, ripe but fresh, perfectly balanced
Feb 17th, 2021Isaac Fernandez Seleccion Acentor DOCa Rioja 2018 - 85% Tempranillo, 15% Graciano
Medium plus purple. Nose of blackberry, currant, cedar/pencil shaving. On the palate this offer similar dark fruits plus a toasted, pastry like note. Texturally is has medium acid, fine grained and persistent tannins that longer a bit and leave a firmly dry finish. This bottle has been open for a few days, so your mileage may vary.
Disclaimer that I import it and that is was just unloaded from a container within the last week.
Isaac Fernandez Seleccion Acentor DOCa Rioja 2018 - 85% Tempranillo, 15% Graciano
Medium plus purple. Nose of blackberry, currant, cedar/pencil shaving. On the palate this offer similar dark fruits plus a toasted, pastry like note. Texturally is has medium acid, fine grained and persistent tannins that longer a bit and leave a firmly dry finish. This bottle has been open for a few days, so your mileage may vary.
Disclaimer that I import it and that is was just unloaded from a container within the last week.
Oct 4th, 2019