Community Tasting Note

drwine2001 wrote:

Sunday, May 21, 2023 - A Tasting of 1964 Gran Reserva Rioja and Even Older White Rioja! (Los Gatos, California): Quite pale. Balsam and dark fruit on the nose. Ethereal, balanced feel in the mouth-a real wisp as it crosses the palate. Outstanding equilibrium of dark fruit and soil, and the acidity is not as strident as in the first few wines of the flight. Amazingly, the fruit really comes up with more air, and there is a late citrus twist. Terrific complexity and a lingering finish with a hint of bitter chocolate. Superb liveliness and freshness. My favorite wine of the flight and a close second place in terms of the group ranking. Probably the best La Rioja Alta wine I've ever had, and completely free of the strong American oak imprint that younger examples show.

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