Beyond its best I am sure. Dusty nose - inviting but a very short finish with a touch of biiter bite. Thin and not balanced. The acids are taking over. Drink now.
Dark red with a buttery nose and distinct yet laid back violet undertones. A shortish finish with a touch of metallic aftertaste (only slight). Nice medium tannins. I would have thought it should score higher at a 87?
Bronze and coppery color with a light chalky terrior on the nose. Still good tannins and this was better than I expected. I thought it may have been too thin but this was very balanced and soft.
Classic heavy chalk terrior for the Jordan estate. Green peppers on the nose and still one of my smooth favorites. Immediately drinkable. Retasted next day and beautifully smooth. This is smooth, full bodied yet not overpowering at all. (moved rating from 92 to 94)
Very dark red with almost extreme tannins (I like tannins). I don't know that I have ever tasted such strong tannins. I don't remember the 05 having as much tannin as this. Surely this will allow it to age for many years. A very fruity cassis and berry nose makes it noticably a cabernet. Very full bodied too. I will retaste a day later. I had thought it would score a little higher so will see the second rating after further decanting.
An undertone of chalky terrior. Very dark red and sweetest of the flight -- dark fruit. This was decanted for 4 hours and needed more time. Improved over two hours and will retaste a day later. Keep and do not drink for a while.This can last for many, many years and I will try another bottle in 2011. Tasted next day, still immense tannins with dark chocolate - worthy of a 93.
I do not know what the blend is (searched the internet without success) but it seems to be heavily Cabernet based.
This was far better than I expected. Although the finish was a little short, this was orangey. marmalade sweet with pears ad apples. Just sumptious and sweet then dries and thins a little to its finish.
1995 Faustino Rioja I Gran Reserva 77 Points
Spain, La Rioja, Rioja
Beyond its best I am sure. Dusty nose - inviting but a very short finish with a touch of biiter bite. Thin and not balanced. The acids are taking over. Drink now.
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