February 26, 2023 - Almost 20y old and still very vivid - Tempranillo, Graciano und Mazuelo build the foundation of this classic Rioja cuvée. First mushrooms, afterwards more deliciuos, sweet red fruits
November 17, 2022 - Fruit Day - Cork stayed whole and is in excellent condition. Garnet in the glass with no sign of major development at all. Decanted off a minimal amount of fine sediment and a tiny amount of hard. Using a Pinot Noir glass for evaluation and enjoyment. Nose is spice, old leather, dried and fresh red fruit, and floral elements. There is a bit of vanilla as well with some umami showing. On the palate it’s medium bodied with medium plus acidity and soft red fruit. The spice and leather carries on through the palate into the finish. Very youthful with some development showing. The spice builds with each sip - this needs food - something non-complex due to the wine’s youthful expression. Can easily develop for another 3-5 years.
June 30, 2016 - Just out of cellar - first quick taste will do a more comprehensive note tomorrow
January 2, 2016 - great Rioja.
April 6, 2015 - Needs air! Opened up after about 30min in the glass. A classic Rioja rather than a modern.
June 12, 2014 - just ok, much worse than the previous bottles drunk
April 25, 2014 - Popped and poured.
Classic genuine Rioja. Elegant, classy, balanced with refined tannins. Oaky with raspberries and floral notes. Very food friendly with just 13% alc. Really good!
October 8, 2013 - good, but not as good as the previous tastings
May 3, 2013 - Dark red color, very funky nose to start, was worried about a flaw. Then definitely resolved, dusty red fruit nose. Plum/tomato, leather, graphite on the palate, not too long a finish. Does have tannins left, might last another 3-5 years.
February 22, 2013 - Consistently delightful.