Absolutely stunning nose - rich red fruit, black cherry, chocolate, sweet leather and a little black pepper. High acidity, med-low tannins. Sour cherry, leather, cedar and a little dust on the palate. Bright, refreshing and delightful.
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Apparence rouge amarante semi-limpide. Nez moyennement ouvert, cuir raisin de Corinthe sec. En bouche, le vin est vif, reprise du raisin sec, métal oxydé, tabac doux, avec une légère salinité, grande buvabilité. Bon rapport Q-P
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Interesting aromas of freshly cut wood, rubber and menthol from the cork. Lots of little hints of cranberry, sour cherry, pomegranate and violets. Medium-full bodied with finely-grained and dusty tannins on the palate with nice aroma replays plus hints of cocoa. Very good acidity and balanced throughout, while finishing long with integrated oak flavours.
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Garnet fading to a tawny rim. Expressive with red cherries/strawberries, cedar, american oak and spices. Tight on palate with zesty acidity firm, earthy tannins that lead to a reasonable length. Good extract and balance for a wine that has several years ahead.
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Ok, this is the real thing. Pushing the envelope on brett without going too far, this is stinky, but the stink remains in a supportive role. It doesn't obscure the goodies within: a beautiful mix of leather, tobacco, and earth, with just a hint of fruit in the background to hold it together. This is what Rioja is supposed to taste like. Stealing at $15.
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4/26/2015 - drunken sommelier Likes this wine: 93 Points
Absolutely stunning nose - rich red fruit, black cherry, chocolate, sweet leather and a little black pepper. High acidity, med-low tannins. Sour cherry, leather, cedar and a little dust on the palate. Bright, refreshing and delightful.
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10/19/2014 - YoRi Likes this wine: 88 Points
Apparence rouge amarante semi-limpide.
Nez moyennement ouvert, cuir raisin de Corinthe sec.
En bouche, le vin est vif, reprise du raisin sec, métal oxydé, tabac doux, avec une légère salinité, grande buvabilité.
Bon rapport Q-P
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2/23/2014 - nester77 wrote: 92 Points
Drinking well now... full bodied enough to pair with grilled meat.
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1/7/2014 - Double-A Likes this wine: 95 Points
Aromatic, buttery, bright red berry and sweet spice nose. Big flavours, great replays and finish.
5/5
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2/8/2013 - cono_sur Likes this wine: 89 Points
Interesting aromas of freshly cut wood, rubber and menthol from the cork. Lots of little hints of cranberry, sour cherry, pomegranate and violets. Medium-full bodied with finely-grained and dusty tannins on the palate with nice aroma replays plus hints of cocoa. Very good acidity and balanced throughout, while finishing long with integrated oak flavours.
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1/23/2013 - lumpkins wrote: 86 Points
not to my liking - over-extracted fruit, over-oaked.
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5/20/2012 - Dokken wrote: 89 Points
Garnet fading to a tawny rim. Expressive with red cherries/strawberries, cedar, american oak and spices. Tight on palate with zesty acidity firm, earthy tannins that lead to a reasonable length. Good extract and balance for a wine that has several years ahead.
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2/20/2009 - 14frimaire wrote:
Ok, this is the real thing. Pushing the envelope on brett without going too far, this is stinky, but the stink remains in a supportive role. It doesn't obscure the goodies within: a beautiful mix of leather, tobacco, and earth, with just a hint of fruit in the background to hold it together. This is what Rioja is supposed to taste like. Stealing at $15.
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