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Rioja evening
at Rokah 73 restaurant
Tasted May 26, 2014 by Yagil with 310 views
Introduction
Yoram, Hanan, Eli F, Ala & Vitali, Mirovski & Koton - total 8 with me
Flight 1 (4 notes)
Red
2001 Bodegas del Marqués de Vargas Rioja Hacienda Pradolagar
90 points
Dark purple colour
Subtle earthy & ripe dark fruits aroma.
Full bodied, grip monolitic tannins, high acidity level, med balance & harmony, tight on the palate, requires further ageing to integrate and soften.
Subtle earthy & ripe dark fruits aroma.
Full bodied, grip monolitic tannins, high acidity level, med balance & harmony, tight on the palate, requires further ageing to integrate and soften.
Red
1998 La Rioja Alta Rioja Gran Reserva 890
93 points
Transparent red brown
fine ripe cherries earthy aroma
Med-full bodied, firm tannins, good acidity level, ripe & soft tannins, savoury flavours, long fine ending.
fine ripe cherries earthy aroma
Med-full bodied, firm tannins, good acidity level, ripe & soft tannins, savoury flavours, long fine ending.
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Red
2004 Bodegas Muga Rioja Selección Especial
91 points
dark red-purple-brown
developed secondary & tertiary aromas with ripe cherries and earthy notes
Full bodied, excellent acidity level, ripe cherries & plums, well balanced, savory flavors of salty chocolate, grip tannins, balanced harmony & acidity, good aftertaste. required advanced opening 3-5 hours, then it really shows. value for money. can still be aged for at least 10 years.
developed secondary & tertiary aromas with ripe cherries and earthy notes
Full bodied, excellent acidity level, ripe cherries & plums, well balanced, savory flavors of salty chocolate, grip tannins, balanced harmony & acidity, good aftertaste. required advanced opening 3-5 hours, then it really shows. value for money. can still be aged for at least 10 years.
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Red
2001 Fernando Remírez de Ganuza Rioja Gran Reserva
92 points
dark red-brown-black
expressive qualitative earthy & dark fruits aromas
full body, rich, tannic, good acidity, still fruity, chocolate, well balanced and good harmony, solid finish.
expressive qualitative earthy & dark fruits aromas
full body, rich, tannic, good acidity, still fruity, chocolate, well balanced and good harmony, solid finish.
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Flight 2 (3 notes)
Hanan shared with us remains of the wines he imports - and we all enjoyed them as well; good value for money.
Red
2010 Château Tour Seran
89 points
dark red-black color;
pleasant quality aroma of a medium-level+ Bordelaise wine;
enjoyable on the palate and a nice surprise for this price-level.
pleasant quality aroma of a medium-level+ Bordelaise wine;
enjoyable on the palate and a nice surprise for this price-level.
Red
2009 Château Haut Condissas Prestige
90 points
dark red-purple-black colour
quality mature earthy leather aroma
full body, grip tannins, powerful, dense black fruits, earthy liquorice, rustic but not elegant, med structure, good harmony, balance and acidity level.
Solid aftertaste.
quality mature earthy leather aroma
full body, grip tannins, powerful, dense black fruits, earthy liquorice, rustic but not elegant, med structure, good harmony, balance and acidity level.
Solid aftertaste.
Closing
a very enjoyable evening: great company, quality wines & delicious food