Paired with some thin slices of Iberico Jamon de Bellota. Naturally, these two complimented each other very well. The fat from the ham goes well with the richness and tannins of the wine.
Medium garnet color. Medium body. One hour decant. Soft and smooth, simple and fruity with a little dust and a touch of vanilla. Pleasant enough with some air, but it comes across as mushy, lacking structure. Overall, a decent but unexciting wine.
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Dark purple color. Aromas of newly crushed berries and vanilla. Light-medium bodied that starts juicy and finishes with a dusting of cocoa powder. 87-89
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Medium color, not crystal clear. Earthier than usual Rioja with some light cherry fruit, cocoa, and low tannins. More than adequate for early drinking.
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Ihad high expectations of this wine but it didn't show well blinded or unblinded. Double decanted prior to serving. Lacked any expected nuance or complexity. I will have to try again later to figure out where the previous high ratings came from.
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Disappointed with this second bottle. Fragrant red berries and spices and deep red-purple color but harsh upon opening. Never opened up after decanting. Next day, it went flat.
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8/26/2014 - Euell Gophar wrote: 88 Points
A little heat, a little spice and flavors of red berries. Mild tannins. Great value.
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3/9/2014 - jbehrendt Likes this wine: 88 Points
A nice week-day Spanish red.
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1/30/2014 - wanderer888 wrote:
Light soy nose with bitter palate
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12/31/2013 - VinhoDaSilva Likes this wine: 91 Points
Paired with some thin slices of Iberico Jamon de Bellota. Naturally, these two complimented each other very well. The fat from the ham goes well with the richness and tannins of the wine.
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12/8/2013 - kota8 wrote:
Meltons
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11/23/2013 - Mike Ritner wrote:
Medium garnet color. Medium body. One hour decant. Soft and smooth, simple and fruity with a little dust and a touch of vanilla. Pleasant enough with some air, but it comes across as mushy, lacking structure. Overall, a decent but unexciting wine.
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11/6/2013 - Rojo Likes this wine: 88 Points
Dark purple color. Aromas of newly crushed berries and vanilla. Light-medium bodied that starts juicy and finishes with a dusting of cocoa powder. 87-89
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5/30/2013 - czar33 wrote: 86 Points
Beaucoup de fruit et un peu trop rond, bonbon.
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5/9/2013 - Birdmountain wine Likes this wine: 89 Points
Very fine exponent for the region. It holds both the old and the new tradition i Rioja. Strong tannins and a long aftertaste.
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4/29/2013 - drwine2001 wrote:
Medium color, not crystal clear. Earthier than usual Rioja with some light cherry fruit, cocoa, and low tannins. More than adequate for early drinking.
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4/27/2013 - TEH wrote: 85 Points
Nondescript but not offensive
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4/14/2013 - TEH wrote: 86 Points
Ihad high expectations of this wine but it didn't show well blinded or unblinded. Double decanted prior to serving. Lacked any expected nuance or complexity. I will have to try again later to figure out where the previous high ratings came from.
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3/31/2013 - Euell Gophar wrote: 83 Points
Disappointed with this second bottle. Fragrant red berries and spices and deep red-purple color but harsh upon opening. Never opened up after decanting. Next day, it went flat.
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2/10/2013 - VinhoDaSilva Likes this wine: 91 Points
If sharing with those that don't like a bit of tannin, let it breath for a bit and they'll mellow out very nicely. Drink now, with or without food.
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12/25/2012 - Euell Gophar wrote: 88 Points
Medium body floral scent and balanced tannins. Try with asiago cheese or paella.
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10/21/2012 - VinhoDaSilva wrote: 91 Points
Great QPR.
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10/16/2012 - sunalsorises wrote: 89 Points
Fruity with a nice acidic finish. Good food wine.
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5/4/2012 - RussK wrote: 88 Points
Russk Vibrant Rioja at the Hotel Intercontinental
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