We tasted a lot of big wines this day, but this, my birth year wine was a standout for me. I truly believe nearly no modern wines will age this well. They often seen plenty ripe, but often miss a tension that exists (and would probably taste under ripe in a tight wine) in these older bottles.
We tasted a lot of big wines this day, but this, my birth year wine was a standout for me. I truly believe nearly no modern wines will age this well. They often seen plenty ripe, but often miss a tension that exists (and would probably taste under ripe in a tight wine) in these older bottles.
Mar 6th, 2017
Delivered a simple burst of cherry, spice, leather and game. Unbelievable fruit still in this botlle.
Delivered a simple burst of cherry, spice, leather and game. Unbelievable fruit still in this botlle.
Jan 25th, 2015
A beautifully balanced wine. Lovely fruit. Lovely acidity. Is better than the 78 and 73. By this wine showing nicely. Classic ripe strawberry aroma.
A beautifully balanced wine. Lovely fruit. Lovely acidity. Is better than the 78 and 73. By this wine showing nicely. Classic ripe strawberry aroma.
Apr 8th, 2013
This bottle was impossibly youthful. Certainly had the aromas of mature Rioja, but with the fruity sucrosity of a current release. Not unrealistic to hold this in a cold cellar for 20 more years.
This bottle was impossibly youthful. Certainly had the aromas of mature Rioja, but with the fruity sucrosity of a current release. Not unrealistic to hold this in a cold cellar for 20 more years.
Jan 17th, 2017
Simply stunning. We drank the 1976 vintage which remains incredibly fresh with a lovely balance of fruit and tannins. Amazing and a fabulous wine.
Simply stunning. We drank the 1976 vintage which remains incredibly fresh with a lovely balance of fruit and tannins. Amazing and a fabulous wine.
Mar 20th, 2021
Strong smell but so smith drinking
Strong smell but so smith drinking
Jun 1st, 2016
Incredible freshness. Cherry, raisin and leather spice on the nose. Very well balanced, a beautifully balanced mouthfeel and a lovely hint of spice on the finish. Another 2-5 years of life in it but still spot on right now.
Incredible freshness. Cherry, raisin and leather spice on the nose. Very well balanced, a beautifully balanced mouthfeel and a lovely hint of spice on the finish. Another 2-5 years of life in it but still spot on right now.
Dec 25th, 2014
Tor had this a year ago
Dec 23rd, 2022Andrew had this 8 years ago
Andrew had this 8 years ago
Nov 10th, 2015
josephine had this 11 years ago
josephine had this 11 years ago
Oct 8th, 2013
La Rioja, Spain
