Well that was delicious! I corovined a glass a few weeks ago and found it tannic and monolithic. However, the slow oz really helped bring this wine together. Beautiful translucent red with loads of sediment. Luckily, I had left it upright for the last several weeks. The nose was intoxicating with tobacco, leather and burnt cedar, however the dominant nuance was the dried plums. I didn't catch that at first, but once my fiance described it, I went back to assess and sure enough, she was 100% on the money. Lots of fruit left on the palate. Reminded me older Barolos I've tried, but lacked the dried rose notes I find in Nebbiolos. I purchased this wine for $38 on winebid back in Sept. For 2019, I have to say, this was the best QPR bottle I've enjoyed. I really need to start searching out older Riojas.
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Decanted. leather, herbs, earth. Simply elegant profile and a silky smooth mouthfeel. Aged gracefully i must say. Great balance with a long lingering finish. Excellent. Drink now.
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Leder, nasser Handschuh, mit etwas Luft schönere Nase; am Gaumen eher schlank, wirkt fast ausgezehrt, aber noch gut trinkbar. Einigen gefällt eine gewisse Süsse im Abgang. (Marc)
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11/6/2019 - JEP007 Likes this wine: 95 Points
Well that was delicious! I corovined a glass a few weeks ago and found it tannic and monolithic. However, the slow oz really helped bring this wine together. Beautiful translucent red with loads of sediment. Luckily, I had left it upright for the last several weeks. The nose was intoxicating with tobacco, leather and burnt cedar, however the dominant nuance was the dried plums. I didn't catch that at first, but once my fiance described it, I went back to assess and sure enough, she was 100% on the money. Lots of fruit left on the palate. Reminded me older Barolos I've tried, but lacked the dried rose notes I find in Nebbiolos. I purchased this wine for $38 on winebid back in Sept. For 2019, I have to say, this was the best QPR bottle I've enjoyed. I really need to start searching out older Riojas.
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4/30/2017 - Poisey wrote: 94 Points
Decanted. leather, herbs, earth. Simply elegant profile and a silky smooth mouthfeel. Aged gracefully i must say. Great balance with a long lingering finish. Excellent. Drink now.
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7/11/2015 - Pingus wrote: 90 Points
Surprisingly good and fresh given its age, soft ending.. 90 points
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4/28/2010 - meinweinkeller wrote: 84 Points
Leder, nasser Handschuh, mit etwas Luft schönere Nase; am Gaumen eher schlank, wirkt fast ausgezehrt, aber noch gut trinkbar. Einigen gefällt eine gewisse Süsse im Abgang. (Marc)
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6/30/1995 - Zweder wrote: 88 Points
An excellent Rioja wit a good harmony between fruit and oak.
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