I don't do points, so no 'rating'. We drank part of the bottle last night. Upon opening, the tannins made it impossible to really taste what was there. After decanting for an hour, it was beginning to soften, but the tannins are still pretty obtrusive. We drank about half the bottle and will drink the rest tonight to see whether an additional 24 hours in the decanter helps. We have two more bottles and will let them sit another year or two. We do think there is a there there, just not yet.
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Had this last night with roast leg of lamb. Perfect condition , perfect match, perfect representative of Rioja at its finest. I don’t do points; let’s just say it was one of the finest Riojas I’ve had in years.
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2023 Domaine Pouillon Rosé
4/26/2024 - bob.harper@comcast.net Likes this wine: 91 Points
Superb Rhone style Rosé. Grenache/Cinsaut blend. Dry, savory. Excellent aperitif; went very well with Asparagus Quiche.
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2018 Clonakilla Ballinderry
6/16/2023 - bob.harper@comcast.net wrote:
I don't do points, so no 'rating'. We drank part of the bottle last night. Upon opening, the tannins made it impossible to really taste what was there. After decanting for an hour, it was beginning to soften, but the tannins are still pretty obtrusive. We drank about half the bottle and will drink the rest tonight to see whether an additional 24 hours in the decanter helps. We have two more bottles and will let them sit another year or two. We do think there is a there there, just not yet.
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1996 Bodegas Muga Rioja Torre Muga
10/3/2022 - bob.harper@comcast.net Likes this wine:
Had this last night with roast leg of lamb. Perfect condition , perfect match, perfect representative of Rioja at its finest. I don’t do points; let’s just say it was one of the finest Riojas I’ve had in years.
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