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2005 Bodegas AAlto Ribera del Duero AAlto

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6/9/2014 - KVM wrote: NR

Very dark. Black fruit and oak nose. Substantial feel in the mouth with intense black fruit and vanilla. Tannin is softening

  • Comment posted by Harley1199:

    6/10/2014 2:21:00 AM - Hi there KVM,
    Even after your helpful TN, I'm not brave enough to pop up this one :-)
    Cheers!
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2005 Bodegas AAlto Ribera del Duero AAlto

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3/16/2014 - Jojala Does not like this wine: 88 points

Like all bottles in my cellar, I want to like this, but no... This wine is heavy and filled with oak. Perhaps time will make a difference? Rather monolithic, could-be-from-anywhere where there just is enough patience for over-extraction... I am a bit harsh but currently this wine does not deliver. Flawless storage.

  • Comment posted by Harley1199:

    3/16/2014 8:41:00 PM - Hi there Jojala,
    Despite I consider it is too soon for this bottle, the style of Aalto is what you're defining.
    My only 05 bottle for next 2019...
    Cheers!
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2005 Bodegas AAlto Ribera del Duero AAlto

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1/8/2014 - Zweder wrote: 91 points

Monthly Tasting Group HWS #085; Spain: Ribera del Duero. (by EvA): Chocolate, dark forest fruits, sweet spices and caramel in the bouquet. On the palate a very lush wine with ripe dark fruits, chocolate, herbs and some mint. Round tannin with still a firm bite. Modern made and a lot of everything in this concentrated wine. Many loved it, but the ones preferring classical style were a little less enthusiastic. Personally I love this wine, but it probably should age for another 3 - 5+ years to really show its merits. Harley1199, looking forward to your opinion ;-). 91+ for this evening.

  • Comment posted by Harley1199:

    1/11/2014 6:19:00 PM - Hahaha Zweder, you know me extremely well. ;-)
    I agree with your opinion. My drinking window for my only bottle is 2029, those five years you mentioned.
    Aalto, probably the best seller Spanish wine in Finland, is that right Avp? perhaps you know why if not Google may help, is that kind of wine I don't care too much but am quite enthusiastic about CT mates TNs. Having nothing more than a couple of bottles I prefer to wait a little more before to pop them up. Anything more than an standard RdD? Somebody affirms that it is...
    Cheers! Best regards, this time, from London.
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2004 Bodegas AAlto Ribera del Duero AAlto

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12/9/2014 - 3daywinereview.com wrote: 92 points

Day 3 review and it needed it. Day one was oak over load. Now it is balanced with spices, cedar, floral, leather and raspberries. Palate is a bit spicy but I enjoy the texture in the mouth. Medium plus finish and no hurry on drinking these as they could go another decade.

  • Comment posted by Harley1199:

    12/10/2014 1:34:00 AM - Hi there Wineglass,
    Agree. Helpful TN. Needs more time to soft, at least five years.
    Cheers!
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2004 Bodegas AAlto Ribera del Duero AAlto

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3/24/2014 - Wine Poor Likes this wine: 93 points

This is an amazing wine. Big and bold with black fruit and something extra that stood out right from pouring the first glass (I opened it a few hours before dinner so did not decant.) We were grilling some prime rib steaks tonight and at first I thought California Cabernet. Then this caught my eye and I realized it had been a long time since I'd had the pleasure. Good choice to say the least. Just getting to savour the bouquet gives enough pleasure to make it worth while. There's so much going on that you just can't help sniffing and swirling. And the mouthfeel is so satisfying. Many thanks to the CT community for those glowing reviews waybackwhen that convinced me to go all in on this one. A truly great wine IMO.

  • Comment posted by Harley1199:

    3/24/2014 5:06:00 PM - Hi there Wine Poor,
    Agreed. Despite this is not the style of wine I appreciate the most, have to say that reading your kind TN is a nice way to understand how these dense wines showed. Thanks.
    Cheers!
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2004 Bodegas AAlto Ribera del Duero AAlto

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2/9/2014 - doctoroflaws wrote: NR

Very grippy. Much better with the steaks than on its own. I'd like to hold onto y last bottle fora few more years to see if the tannins resolve but not sure it has the acidity and structure to age any more. Nonetheless, excellent today with a large piece of grilled meat.

  • Comment posted by Harley1199:

    2/9/2014 6:03:00 PM - Hi there DoctorFlaws,
    We're going to take the same way...to wait a few more years to see how evolves.
    Probably you're right and at this point this wine is giving its best
    Cheers!
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2005 Bodegas AAlto Ribera del Duero AAlto

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1/8/2014 - Zweder wrote: 91 points

Monthly Tasting Group HWS #085; Spain: Ribera del Duero. (by EvA): Chocolate, dark forest fruits, sweet spices and caramel in the bouquet. On the palate a very lush wine with ripe dark fruits, chocolate, herbs and some mint. Round tannin with still a firm bite. Modern made and a lot of everything in this concentrated wine. Many loved it, but the ones preferring classical style were a little less enthusiastic. Personally I love this wine, but it probably should age for another 3 - 5+ years to really show its merits. Harley1199, looking forward to your opinion ;-). 91+ for this evening.

  • Comment posted by Harley1199:

    1/14/2014 1:10:00 AM - Hi again Zweder,
    So nice to read you.
    Sorry for those misunderstandings... RdD is nothing more than Ribera de Duero and Avp is one of our CT mates, who is Finnish.
    What I tried to present as paradoxical was this wine is a best-seller in Helsinki more for its label than the stuff contained in the bottle.
    Btw, I always though you were from Holland, Belgium even but probably I'm wrong...
    Finally about those two bottles remaining, it's just depending of your personal taste...if you want something softer or full of energy.
    Still has a way to run, in my opinion
    Cheers,
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2005 Bodegas AAlto Ribera del Duero AAlto

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11/2/2015 - Mr T wrote: NR

PNP which was not the way to go...still huge and young and big deep purple. Telltale tempranillo smoke and lots of big rich dark black fruits. Give this air or time

  • Comment posted by Harley1199:

    11/7/2015 4:01:00 PM - Hi Mr T,
    Agree. At least until next 2019. Needs to soft.
    Cheers!
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2004 Bodegas AAlto Ribera del Duero AAlto

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6/30/2013 - cbbrown3 wrote: 94 points

The wine is a deep maroon, dark color. The stunning nose has blackberry liqueur, melted licorice, warm baking spices, cedar, dark bittersweet chocolate, some earthy underbrush, and a nice floral note. This has medium to full body, fairly solid tannins, and good acidity. On the palate the wine is rich and plush with spicy berries, dark chocolate, and some earthiness. The finish is long and loaded with spicy fruit and dark chocolate. This tastes outstanding today, but may get even better with some additional cellar time.

  • Comment posted by Harley1199:

    7/1/2013 3:51:00 AM - Hi CBbrown3
    You're really brave, to drink this at this point.
    This beast needs at least 12-14 years to calm down.
    Mine for 2016
    Cheers,
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2005 Bodegas AAlto Ribera del Duero AAlto

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8/4/2013 - Tarrant wrote: 94 points

Outstanding, all the qualities you would want with great Tempranillo from RDD, love the sharp intense focus that is antithesis of the Rioja examples of this grape, just loved this - Dark, full bodied with a nose of intense plum, cherry, graphite, cedar and vanilla, very well structured and balanced, focused, intense, complex, sweet on the palate with terrific length, awesome (94 Points).

  • Comment posted by Harley1199:

    8/6/2013 12:20:00 AM - Hi there Tarrant,
    Nice TN. Lots of passion in it.
    I agree RdD and Rioja are opposite in many ways but desite those different styles, borh are delicious and, in my modest opinion, easy to be comprehended.
    Cheers,
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2005 Bodegas AAlto Ribera del Duero AAlto

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11/29/2013 - George Lopez Likes this wine: 90 points

This wine is going to be very good in five years. Trust me, it's too closed right now.

  • Comment posted by Harley1199:

    12/2/2013 3:22:00 AM - I trust you George.
    My only bottle for next 2019...
    Cheers!
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2004 Achával-Ferrer Malbec Finca Altamira

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10/13/2013 - GEDC Likes this wine: 93 points

In my opinion one of the best South American wine out there. It's rich full of personality, it stands out and I really like that. The only issue with this wine is that at this 80 / 90 dollar mark has some very stiff competition. This would be an excellent option at the 50 dollar range enjoy!

  • Comment posted by Harley1199:

    10/15/2013 4:40:00 AM - Hi there Gedc,
    Totally agree. This's a little overpriced Argentinian Malbec.
    I bought it in Buenos Aires just for 30€. That's a deal!
    Btw my bottle will be resisting until 2016 :-)
    Cheers!

  • Comment posted by Harley1199:

    10/15/2013 4:40:00 AM - Hi there Gedc,
    Totally agree. This's a little overpriced Argentinian Malbec.
    I bought it in Buenos Aires just for 30€. That's a deal!
    Btw my bottle will be resisting until 2016 :-)
    Cheers!
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2004 Achával-Ferrer Malbec Finca Altamira

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1/14/2014 - Lobonick Likes this wine: 95 points

Wow. Nutmeg, plum, and boysenberry on the nose of this inky, opaque wine. Color is deep, dark red with blue notes and a bright crimson edge. Palate shows a maturing wine with graphite, blackberries, boysenberries, plum, baking spice, tart cherries, taught acidity, and a beautiful acidic backbone. Tannins are strong but very fine and well-integrated. Alcohol is surprisingly modest and the finish is very long. Outstanding wine.

  • Comment posted by Harley1199:

    1/15/2014 1:09:00 AM - Hi there Lobonick,
    Nice TN showing you really enjoyed that bottle. Those tannins, I think are needing a little more time.
    My only one, bought in Buenos Aires, for next 2016.
    Cheers!

  • Comment posted by Harley1199:

    1/20/2014 12:33:00 AM - Well done Lobonick! That's a travel...but nothing for a Monastrell lover.
    Catena also worths a visit, mainly for their extraordinary Catena Zapata.
    Don't miss Chile vineyards, a short trip from Mendoza.
    Cheers!
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2008 Achával-Ferrer Malbec Perdriel Finca Bella Vista

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5/27/2014 - Harley1199 Likes this wine: NR

High Altitude Vineyards (Plus Private Dinner at restaurant García de la Navarra) (Vila Viniteca - Madrid): Obscure colour with violet edges.
Quite floral nose. Notes of pencil savings and crude carob bean.
Too much wood at this point but elegant although lacks that power and complexity of Altamira that I admire the most.
Extremely young on the palate, fresh and very persistent. Fine acidity with some diluted tannins.

Oscura con bordes violáceos.
Más floral en nariz. Notas a minas de lápiz y a algarrobas verdes. Madera demasiado presente en este momento pero elegante sin la potencia ni complejidad de Altamira.
Extremadamente joven en boca, fresca y larga. Acidez afinada y taninos muy disueltos.

  • Comment posted by Harley1199:

    5/26/2015 10:04:00 AM - That's the point. Too much money around.
    Last weekend I've finished the novel 'The Billonaire Vinegar'
    So insparing text, showing what's happening under the carpets. An indispensable reading but the movie is coming.
    Cheers!

  • Comment posted by Harley1199:

    5/25/2015 6:47:00 AM - Me either. Something isn't working properly. Passé.
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2004 Bodegas y Viñedos Alión Ribera del Duero

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5/6/2015 - Yagil wrote: 93 points

dark opaque red-brown-black
Intense ripe-fruity-plummy aromas with notes of chocolate, light spices & tobacco
Excellent harmony, soft & round integrated tannins, still a pleasant amount of ripe fruitiness, coated with a thick layer of chocolate, silky mature sensation with subtle notes of spices and delicate wood. Long finish of a great Ribera wine, a full bodied wine that is, still, in great shape and is very much enjoyable. Can further age 5-10 years.

  • Comment posted by Harley1199:

    5/8/2015 2:54:00 AM - Dear Yagil,
    Closer to ten than five, I think
    Cheers!
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2004 Bodegas y Viñedos Alión Ribera del Duero

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4/7/2014 - WDK wrote: 97 points

Like smelling fresh fruit after a cleansing rainstorm. Dark ruby, awesome intense flavors of plum, coffee, berry and mineral. Superbly balanced and long finish. This wine has come a long way.

  • Comment posted by Harley1199:

    4/7/2014 9:34:00 AM - Hi there WDK,
    I'm not as much Alión fan as you are but have to agree, 2004 is a very good bottle.
    Cheers!

  • Comment posted by Harley1199:

    4/7/2014 2:08:00 PM - That's it. It is exactly as how you said with Alión.
    I was honoured assisting to an event with all vintages. The best? The elder.
    My only bottle in any case before 2020...
    Cheers!
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2004 Bodegas y Viñedos Alión Ribera del Duero

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4/4/2014 - winepaw Likes this wine: 94 points

Tasted during wine dinner with Spanish Tapas and Paella. Big, rich, well integrated, lots of dark fruit, spice, balanced. Compared very favorably with 2004 Pintia, 2003 Vega Sicilia Valbuena and 2005 Muga Gran Enea. Stuctured to continue to age very gracefully.

  • Comment posted by Harley1199:

    4/6/2014 3:40:00 PM - Hi again,
    The best is that good: fine paella and tapas... Well done!
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2004 Bodegas y Viñedos Alión Ribera del Duero

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3/22/2014 - redknife Likes this wine: 95 points

brought to le provencal for our weekly group gathering. Drank next to 91 unico and Alion showed better. not young but not old either. I think it will get better with 2-3 more years of cellaring

  • Comment posted by Harley1199:

    3/22/2014 11:20:00 AM - Hi there Redknife,
    Only 2-3 more years? May I suggest six at least?
    Cheers!
Red

2004 Bodegas y Viñedos Alión Ribera del Duero

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1/4/2014 - ikleinman wrote: 91 points

Very smooth. Less fruit than expected. Very dry. Good, but not my favorite.

  • Comment posted by Harley1199:

    1/7/2014 12:59:00 AM - Hi there Ikleinman,
    I think the best is yet to come...round 2020 or so.
    Cheers!
Red

2004 Bodegas y Viñedos Alión Ribera del Duero

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10/3/2014 - Yagil wrote: 93 points

Yom Kippur eve (my home): double decanting 90 min prior to enjoying
dark transparent purple
classic & qualitative nose of rich ripe fruit, oak-vanilla, black cherry, mocha-chocolate, spice, cedar, dark cooked herb and some minerality;
powerful, full bodied, soft integrated tannins, smooth, nicely balanced, good acidity level, savoury ripe fruity flavours, medium finish; solid & very enjoyable. very solid.

  • Comment posted by Harley1199:

    10/4/2014 5:27:00 PM - Dear Yagil,
    You're a big fan of Alión...bigger than me, than Pjaines even :-)
    Cheers!
Red

2005 Bodegas y Viñedos Alión Ribera del Duero

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9/22/2020 - pjaines wrote: NR

Still big and burly. If you do feel like opening one now then I'd suggest serving just about cellar temperature. Big, black fruits and a wall of structure and sweet fruit. I've never been totally convinced by this vintage of Alion; the 2004 was much more elegant. This is more of an Alion on 'roids.

  • Comment posted by Harley1199:

    9/22/2020 7:32:00 AM - If compared , how much I agree ...

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