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Rioja evening

Meir Keynan's office, Habarzel St.

Tasted August 28, 2014 by Yagil with 242 views

Introduction

in no time we gathered 7 wine lovers EliR, RaniS, MosheB, MeirK, Hanan, UriG & myself to share few Riojan bottles.

Flight 1 (1 note)

We enjoyed the wines very much, especially the two La Rioja Alta.

White

2004 R. López de Heredia Rioja Blanco Viña Gravonia Spain, La Rioja, La Rioja Alta, Rioja

89 points

light-pale yellow colour
delicate aroma of light dirty funk with fruity notes of saline, apricots, nuts & citrus
thin bodied, dry, med acidity, flavours of of saline, ripe apricots, dried sherry, honey, nuts, citrus & flowers.
a classic Lopez de Heredia. some may find it lacking intensity & character.

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Flight 2 (1 note)

Red

2001 Faustino Rioja Edición Especial Spain, La Rioja, Rioja

89 points

transparent red-brown
quality secondary & tertiary wet-earth aroma
med-bodied, ripe red forest fruits flavors, balanced tannins & bitterness, good acidity level, med harmony & complexity, long aftertaste.

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Flight 3 (2 notes)

Red

2001 La Rioja Alta Rioja Gran Reserva 904 Spain, La Rioja, La Rioja Alta, Rioja

93 points

Dark transparent red brown
Developed earthy leather and ripe cherries aroma
Integrated tannins, good acidity, nice balance, excellent harmony, ripe fruits flavors, earthy-leathery notes, med-full bodied, lingering elegant aftertaste.
Seems at its best.

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Red

1998 La Rioja Alta Rioja Gran Reserva 890 Spain, La Rioja, La Rioja Alta, Rioja

94 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.
great wine!

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