Remarkably given it's age, a little tight on first opening. Decanting brings out plummy, stewed prune fruit, almost port-like nose, oak, and a hint of walnuts in the tannins.
Remarkably given it's age, a little tight on first opening. Decanting brings out plummy, stewed prune fruit, almost port-like nose, oak, and a hint of walnuts in the tannins.
Oct 28th, 2022
Dark ruby color. Blend of Tempranillo and Tinta del Pais. Nice aromas of cedar and cooked berries. Big plum, black currant and blackberry compote fruit flavors with well integrated oak. Hints of tobacco, fig, leather and vanilla. Medium-long finish. Nicely balanced. Intense, but smooth and easy drinking. Pleasant surprise.
Dark ruby color. Blend of Tempranillo and Tinta del Pais. Nice aromas of cedar and cooked berries. Big plum, black currant and blackberry compote fruit flavors with well integrated oak. Hints of tobacco, fig, leather and vanilla. Medium-long finish. Nicely balanced. Intense, but smooth and easy drinking. Pleasant surprise.
Oct 17th, 2022
Prior notes apply. Tasting slightly better than a year ago. Cheers.
Prior notes apply. Tasting slightly better than a year ago. Cheers.
Oct 12th, 2021Couple of hours to open up (no decanter). Color is that of a ruby crystal. Intense ripe cherry and light sandalwood aromas. More berries and and a hint of vanilla essence in the mouthfeel. Medium bodied, firm and gripping tannings, long finish reminesant of chai spices.
This is a good bottle. A Gran Reserva at that, with 2 years in oak and three years in bottle before release. One can taste the robustness of the terroir towards finish and on the finish itself!
This bottle has got potential... Enough said.
Couple of hours to open up (no decanter). Color is that of a ruby crystal. Intense ripe cherry and light sandalwood aromas. More berries and and a hint of vanilla essence in the mouthfeel. Medium bodied, firm and gripping tannings, long finish reminesant of chai spices.
This is a good bottle. A Gran Reserva at that, with 2 years in oak and three years in bottle before release. One can taste the robustness of the terroir towards finish and on the finish itself!
This bottle has got potential... Enough said.
May 1st, 2020
Would buy again for the price at TJs. Quaffer
Would buy again for the price at TJs. Quaffer
Mar 1st, 2019
Easy drinking. A little spice on the end, and moderately tannic. Liked it!
Easy drinking. A little spice on the end, and moderately tannic. Liked it!
Sep 3rd, 2018
Enjoyable enough.
Dec 28th, 2017
Delicious, fruity, smooth and concentrated. Well-integrated tannins.
Delicious, fruity, smooth and concentrated. Well-integrated tannins.
Aug 12th, 2017
Erja had this 5 months ago
Erja had this 5 months ago
Jun 7th, 2024
Erica had this a year ago
Erica had this a year ago
Oct 7th, 2023
Ribera del Duero, Castilla y León, Spain
