Decanted 1,5 hours but could maybe have needed more time. In my opinion and based on this bottle this is starting to get into my preferred drinking window. Really nice traditional feel and taste, really happy to have several more.
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Nice enough after 1,5 hours in the decanter. Served blind and none identified it as Rioja. Most said Douro because it had a slight port tone. Others guessed Toro. Anyway we enjoyed it but I don't think I will buy it again since all preferred the Vina Ardanza 2009 served against it. Have one bottle left that will stay in the cellar for at least 2-3 years.
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NV Ca' del Bosco Cuvée Prestige 46ª Edizione Extra Brut
4/13/2024 - grappagunnar Likes this wine: 91 Points
Really nice character on this wine. Haven't had a Ca' del Bosco for a long time but need to try more.
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2009 La Rioja Alta Rioja Viña Ardanza Reserva
4/13/2024 - grappagunnar Likes this wine: 92 Points
Decanted 1,5 hours but could maybe have needed more time.
In my opinion and based on this bottle this is starting to get into my preferred drinking window.
Really nice traditional feel and taste, really happy to have several more.
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2015 Bodegas Muga Rioja Selección Especial
4/13/2024 - grappagunnar Likes this wine: 91 Points
Nice enough after 1,5 hours in the decanter.
Served blind and none identified it as Rioja. Most said Douro because it had a slight port tone. Others guessed Toro.
Anyway we enjoyed it but I don't think I will buy it again since all preferred the Vina Ardanza 2009 served against it.
Have one bottle left that will stay in the cellar for at least 2-3 years.
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