1998 Bodegas y Viñedos Alión Ribera del Duero
Community Tasting Note
blanquito wrote:
87 Points
Sunday, November 8, 2015 - Nice wine here, but it doesn't have the stuffing to hold up to all its American oak. It's a shame because the fruit is a very pretty red cherry with bright acids and the wine is extremely classy, even regal in a fairly light weight package. But the bouquet is all sawmill and the finish is rough and woody with oak tannins. Still, I enjoy it despite the forestry. Drink now or so.
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Comment posted by BuzzzzOff:
11/8/2015 7:58:00 PM - Thanks for your note and rating. Interesting and useful observations. We picked up a couple of bottles of this vintage simply because we enjoy Alion. We will have to sip soon and see.