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Riojas | (495 page views) | 1/25/2015 (Donato Enoteca, Redwood City, CA) |
| White Flight: - 2013 Bodegas Ostatu Rioja Blanco - Spain, La Rioja, La Rioja Alavesa, Rioja
Refreshing, crisp nose (B+). V. Good palate that (B+). Goes well with food! (87 pts.)
- 2010 Ontañón Rioja Vetiver - Spain, La Rioja, Rioja
Outstanding nose with rustic notes (A-). Fairly dry palate (B+). (89 pts.)
- 2010 Bodegas Basilio Izquierdo Rioja Acodo Blanco - Spain, La Rioja, Rioja
Fruity nose (pine apples) (B+/B++). Very good to excellent palate with decent density and a long finish (B+/B++). (89 pts.)
- 2004 R. López de Heredia Rioja Blanco Viña Gravonia - Spain, La Rioja, La Rioja Alta, Rioja
Outstanding nose, rustic (A-). Interesting palate with grapefruit taste and a long nutty finish (B+). (90 pts.)
Young Rioja Flight: - 2008 C.V.N.E. (Compañía Vinícola del Norte de España) Rioja Imperial Reserva - Spain, La Rioja, La Rioja Alta, Rioja
Smooth nose (B+/B++). Smooth palate (B+/B++). (89 pts.)
- 2009 La Granja Nuestra Señora de Remelluri Rioja Reserva - Spain, La Rioja, La Rioja Alavesa, Rioja
Fruity nose (B/B+). Good palate (B/B+). (86 pts.)
- 2007 La Rioja Alta Rioja Viña Alberdi Reserva - Spain, La Rioja, La Rioja Alta, Rioja
Good mix of fruity and rustic on the nose (B++). Excellent palate (B++). (90 pts.)
- 2005 Bodegas Hermanos Peciña Rioja Señorío de P. Peciña Reserva - Spain, La Rioja, Rioja
Generous mature nose (B++/A-). Excellent palate (B+/B++). (90 pts.)
- 2004 Marqués del Puerto Rioja Gran Reserva - Spain, La Rioja, Rioja
Very good nose, although it has some heat (B+/B++). Tannic palate (B+). (88 pts.)
Maturing Rioja Flight: - 2003 Bodegas Hermanos Peciña Rioja Señorío de P. Peciña Gran Reserva - Spain, La Rioja, Rioja
Smooth nose (B++). Smooth Palate (B++). (90 pts.)
- 2001 Bodegas Hermanos Peciña Rioja Señorío de P. Peciña Vendimia Seleccionada - Spain, La Rioja, Rioja
Very smooth nose (B++/A-). Mushrooms, green palate (B++). (91 pts.)
- 2001 La Rioja Alta Rioja Gran Reserva 890 'Selección Especial' - Spain, La Rioja, La Rioja Alta, Rioja
Excellent nose (B++). Very good palate. Short finish (B+/B++). (89 pts.)
- 1994 C.V.N.E. (Compañía Vinícola del Norte de España) Rioja Imperial Gran Reserva - Spain, La Rioja, La Rioja Alta, Rioja
Outstanding, spicy nose (A-). Green palate with olives taste (B+/B++). (91 pts.)
Older Rioja Flight: - 1982 Bodegas Riojanas Rioja Monte Real Reserva - Spain, La Rioja, Rioja
Outstanding, vegetal nose (A-). Very good, light palate (B+/B++). (91 pts.)
- 1982 C.V.N.E. (Compañía Vinícola del Norte de España) Rioja Imperial Gran Reserva - Spain, La Rioja, La Rioja Alta, Rioja
Very smooth, outstanding nose (A-). Excellent palate (B++/A-). (92 pts.)
- 1950 Berberana Rioja Gran Reserva - Spain, La Rioja, Rioja
Gorgeous rusting nose (A-). Gorgeous palate that feels surprising young for a 65 years old wine! (A-). A very masculine wine. (93 pts.)
- 1942 Bodegas Riojanas Rioja Viña Albina Gran Reserva - Spain, La Rioja, Rioja
Gorgeous nose (A-). Excellent palate (B++). Still is pretty good shape! (92 pts.)
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