Similar to when last tasted at the bodega last November. Fragrant, floral, good minerality and a lighter zippier streak. Starting todevelop on the finish and hint at Pinot gris or even Gewurtz (hope this fades quickly!)in a faintly metalic, hard-to-describe way. ***
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Abel Mendoza (Rioja): 40% Malvasia with 15% each of Torrontes, Viura, Garnacha Blanca and Tempranillo Blanco. More floral on the nose. Rounded with balancing zing. Really quite complex. Finishes positively with a floral, ripe, almost honeyed fruit. very aromatic. Top ***
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6/17/2015 - SimonG wrote: 88 Points
Mature Rioja tasting at The Sampler (The Sampler, South Kensington): Rounding out to a creamy fullness. Less bright and zippy than previously and heading towards being a good food wine. ***
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9/10/2011 - SimonG wrote:
Similar to when last tasted at the bodega last November. Fragrant, floral, good minerality and a lighter zippier streak. Starting todevelop on the finish and hint at Pinot gris or even Gewurtz (hope this fades quickly!)in a faintly metalic, hard-to-describe way. ***
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11/26/2010 - SimonG wrote:
Abel Mendoza (Rioja): 40% Malvasia with 15% each of Torrontes, Viura, Garnacha Blanca and Tempranillo Blanco.
More floral on the nose. Rounded with balancing zing. Really quite complex. Finishes positively with a floral, ripe, almost honeyed fruit. very aromatic. Top ***
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