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Manage Subscriptions2013 Benjamin Romeo Rioja La Cueva del Contador
Tempranillo
- Spain
- La Rioja
- Rioja
Community Tasting Notes 4
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Mimesis wrote: 90 points
March 31, 2024 - I never would have guessed this wine was a Rioja if I tasted it blind. Even with a 3-hour decant, it was still a fortress of tannins. Color is very dark, and it's throwing some sediment - but apparently not enough. I could catch glimpses of fruit in the distance, but they were heavily guarded. Otherwise, the oak is well integrated, and the flavors are refined. I wish I had waited 5+ years longer.
I've rated this vintage a 90 based on my current experience. It could get significantly better, but since it's already had 9 years in bottle, I wonder. -
Marcosuru wrote: 91 points
August 20, 2018 - Nice and balanced but not very exiting. Still harsh tannins. Maybe not decanted enough time to open up, but it was drunk over two hours plus 1 1/2 decant.
Still very good rioja though, but on this range the Chirel or Real de Asua are more enjoyable and savory IMHO -
Frijole wrote:
May 20, 2018 - deep dark blackish red, little clarity, maroon hue
Nose: blackberry, plum, cola, tobacco, vanilla, chocolate, dust, oak
Pal: blackberry, plum, cola, tobacco, cigar, leather, chocolate, vanilla, clove, bay leaf, silver, green pepper, black pepper, tannins, oak, some complexity
Feel: medium, full, savory, acidic
Finish: medium, long
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By Richard Jennings
9/17/2016 (link) 93 points(Benjamin Romeo Rioja La Cueva del Contador) Saturated, very dark ruby color; aromatic, black cherry, berry, raspberry, floral nose; medium-plus bodied, blackberry, black cherry, black raspberry, graphite palate with good balancing acidity; long finish (91% Tempranillo, 9% Garnacha)
Wine Definition
- Vintage 2013
- 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
Community Holdings
- Pending Delivery 0 (0%)
- In Cellars 83 (56%)
- Consumed 65 (44%)
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