Community Tasting Notes 8

• tkoby11 wrote: 97 points

  August 25, 2015 - Medium ruby color, starting to lighten.
  Medium+ aroma and palate intensity of cherry, plum, complex and pleasing sandalwood, leather, and forest floor. Dry with medium acidity, medium+ firm tannin and body with medium+ alcohol. R is has a long and pleasant finish. Great now but it's only to me got another 4-7 years max left. Ready to drink now, further aging and decant are not necessary.

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• never oenough wrote: 92 points

  April 20, 2014 - A well balanced, full bodied, integrated example of Beautiful Rioja! The tannins are smoothed out, but still firm enough to give the juice a full mouthfeel of young vibrant fruits that accompany a finish of tar with a hint of currants. I was skeptical after reading other reviews, but I will buy this bottle again!

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• Employee500 wrote: 93 points

  April 4, 2012 - Extremely nice wine, particularly fresh tasting due to a prominent acidity slicing through its rich, lush texture. Classic tempranillo flavor profile, creamy mouthfeel gives way to acidity on finish.

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• DoubleMagnum wrote:

  January 13, 2012 - Cata - Riojas U$50 (Depa de Marta Milans): Too intense. Very modern in style. Does not remind me of Rioja. [Gonzalo]

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• Cheryl wrote:

  March 18, 2009 - NYC Third Wed - 2001 Rioja Dinner (Il Corso, NYC): Nothing offensive here, nothing to complain about, just okay. Perhaps a little astringent on the medium to long finish.

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Wine Definition

• Vintage 2001
• Type Red
• Producer Benjamin Romeo
• Varietal Tempranillo
• Designation La Cueva del Contador
• Vineyard n/a
• Country Spain
• Region La Rioja
• SubRegion n/a
• Appellation Rioja

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• In Cellars 32 (39%)
• Consumed 50 (61%)

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