Gorgeous deep plummy fruit. Quite transparent with mellow oak. Haunting notes of thyme and a lovely tangy, resolved freshness to the wine.... Very complete and subtle.
Gorgeous deep plummy fruit. Quite transparent with mellow oak. Haunting notes of thyme and a lovely tangy, resolved freshness to the wine.... Very complete and subtle.
Oct 3rd, 2018
Much better. Fruit more intact, fully mature. Weightier than '68, appropriate given vintage. I would still choose Bosconia GR any day over Tondonia, I think the weightier style is more conducive to longevity.
Much better. Fruit more intact, fully mature. Weightier than '68, appropriate given vintage. I would still choose Bosconia GR any day over Tondonia, I think the weightier style is more conducive to longevity.
Apr 5th, 2017
Very much alive after 50+ years with aromas reminiscent of cherries, dried plums, licorice, orange peel, cedar akin to an old wooden cabinet, old leather, tobacco, earthiness, minute hints of celery and fennel, a slight veil of oxidation that adds to a slightly spicy beef broth undertone. Amazing dense oily texture to the wine but it still remains quite light, sour red fruit flavors as it enters the mouth with some blackberries, the midpalate reveals some savory beef broth notes mixed with balsamic notes that continue on to the long lasting spicy finish with discrete creamy notes.
Very much alive after 50+ years with aromas reminiscent of cherries, dried plums, licorice, orange peel, cedar akin to an old wooden cabinet, old leather, tobacco, earthiness, minute hints of celery and fennel, a slight veil of oxidation that adds to a slightly spicy beef broth undertone. Amazing dense oily texture to the wine but it still remains quite light, sour red fruit flavors as it enters the mouth with some blackberries, the midpalate reveals some savory beef broth notes mixed with balsamic notes that continue on to the long lasting spicy finish with discrete creamy notes.
Dec 26th, 2015
Leather bound red fruit, mushrooms, effortless
Leather bound red fruit, mushrooms, effortless
Mar 29th, 2015Sour brambly fruit, a hint of leather and rosemary/ thyme. Resolved US oak. Real clarity. Excellent
Sour brambly fruit, a hint of leather and rosemary/ thyme. Resolved US oak. Real clarity. Excellent
Jun 26th, 2016
La Rioja, Spain
