In perfect shape. Dark almost purple color. Nose of dark fruit, chocolate, oak, graphite. Mid to high acidity and tannins. Long finish with a lot of power. Probably at peak now.
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91. Cherry (a little sour), chocolate, leather, tobacco. Color is still a fresh dark red so might still age a bit but very good now. Alcohol is a bit too high at 15% but tolerable. Medium bodied. Mutes to a softer wine after 45 minutes
Jan 2023 ripe cherry, chocolate, oak, velvety tannins, but acid is faded. On it's last legs.
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(Bodega O. Fournier Ribera del Duero Alfa Spiga) Black tinged very dark red violet color; aromatic, gingerbread, dried berry, licorice, baked berry, black cherry nose; concentrated, dried berry, blackberry, violets, oak spice palate with firm tannins; needs 4-5 years; medium-plus finish (15% alcohol; 20 months in 80% French and 20% American new oak barrels) 91+ points
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4/11/2024 - yukoner Likes this wine: 94 Points
Has been laying in my cellar for a decade and well worth the wait. Full bodied, high alcohol and very complex.
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7/1/2023 - pilatus88 Likes this wine: 95 Points
Last bottle of the case, wish there were more. Lovely full body wine that packs a lot of likables in each sip.
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11/1/2022 - Stoefu Likes this wine: 92 Points
In perfect shape. Dark almost purple color. Nose of dark fruit, chocolate, oak, graphite. Mid to high acidity and tannins. Long finish with a lot of power. Probably at peak now.
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6/12/2021 - pilatus88 Likes this wine: 94 Points
Stand by my previous scores.
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9/29/2020 - YackAttack213 Likes this wine: 91 Points
91. Cherry (a little sour), chocolate, leather, tobacco. Color is still a fresh dark red so might still age a bit but very good now. Alcohol is a bit too high at 15% but tolerable. Medium bodied. Mutes to a softer wine after 45 minutes
Jan 2023 ripe cherry, chocolate, oak, velvety tannins, but acid is faded. On it's last legs.
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