I apologize for posting such a pathetic note but it has been a few days since this was consumed and I have nothing written down. However I had to express my opinion on how wonderful I thought this wine was. This was beautiful, especially for the price but had I paid double I still would be very happy. Great nose, great presence on the palate, and a nice finish. Excellent, will search for more.
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What a wonderful Rioja for the price. Great aromas of dried cherries, oak, raspberries, spice, leather and dill. Still very much alive on the palate with firm acidity, smooth mouthfeel and a surprising amount of tannin considering the age. Very well balanced on the palate also, which lead into a long, dry, fruity finish. I would drink this now, but also over the next couple of years if stored properly. This shows the strength of a strong 2001 vintage in the Rioja.
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Ruby color with some lightening at the rim. Nose of briary fruits, some leather, some earth. Similar on the palate with blackberries and cherries. Mature tannins. Very nice wine and a relative bargain for restaurant drinking. Tasted at the Black Trumpet Bistro in Portsmouth, NH.
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Very decent by itself. With Epoisses cheese (Cow, France) simply outstanding. Caramel, hazelnut, cocoa, vanilla, coffee, oak, tobacco, spices, all combined in a perfect harmony. Fireworks in your mouth. Incredible.
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9/8/2011 - cob wrote: 91 Points
I apologize for posting such a pathetic note but it has been a few days since this was consumed and I have nothing written down. However I had to express my opinion on how wonderful I thought this wine was. This was beautiful, especially for the price but had I paid double I still would be very happy. Great nose, great presence on the palate, and a nice finish. Excellent, will search for more.
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12/3/2010 - labeled wrote: 92 Points
What a wonderful Rioja for the price. Great aromas of dried cherries, oak, raspberries, spice, leather and dill. Still very much alive on the palate with firm acidity, smooth mouthfeel and a surprising amount of tannin considering the age. Very well balanced on the palate also, which lead into a long, dry, fruity finish. I would drink this now, but also over the next couple of years if stored properly. This shows the strength of a strong 2001 vintage in the Rioja.
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5/8/2009 - cgrimes wrote: 90 Points
Ruby color with some lightening at the rim. Nose of briary fruits, some leather, some earth. Similar on the palate with blackberries and cherries. Mature tannins. Very nice wine and a relative bargain for restaurant drinking. Tasted at the Black Trumpet Bistro in Portsmouth, NH.
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2/3/2009 - Alekos wrote: 90 Points
Very decent by itself. With Epoisses cheese (Cow, France) simply outstanding. Caramel, hazelnut, cocoa, vanilla, coffee, oak, tobacco, spices, all combined in a perfect harmony. Fireworks in your mouth. Incredible.
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6/3/2007 - GodStreetWine wrote: 89 Points
Excellent Crianza. Classic Rioja smoothness and cherry notes with well integrated oak. Nice finish. Benefited greatly from decanting.
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