Practically waifish in its figure but still alive, and still showing a classic Rioja profile too. Maybe not enough character to be more than generic old Rioja, but enough character to be more than generic old red wine!
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While the wife's away, the boys will play. Nice wines at Keith's. (Keith's): A little bit of an enigma as there was no indication of Crianza, Reserva or Gran Reserva on the front or back label. That being the case I'm going to guess Crianza as I have other bottles that say Reserva and Gran Reserva on them. In any case, classic old school Rioja. The nose is somewhat muted, but shows the usual aromatics of old cherry fruit, worn wood and old leather couch with a bit of orange peel. It's fully evolved and integrated on the palate with the acidity barely holding on for dear life. The mouthfeel has the softness of a comfy pillow. That said, the wine could use a little bit more life. Like flavors as aromas, though with air a strong mushroom note developed. Drink up. B+.
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8/7/2018 - DaleW wrote:
Hugely popular with others. Round red cherry fruit, less acid than I expected, Earl Grey and cinnamon. An elegant old lady holding on with class. B+/B
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8/17/2011 - Keith Levenberg wrote: 89 Points
Practically waifish in its figure but still alive, and still showing a classic Rioja profile too. Maybe not enough character to be more than generic old Rioja, but enough character to be more than generic old red wine!
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8/17/2011 - BradKNYC wrote:
While the wife's away, the boys will play. Nice wines at Keith's. (Keith's): A little bit of an enigma as there was no indication of Crianza, Reserva or Gran Reserva on the front or back label. That being the case I'm going to guess Crianza as I have other bottles that say Reserva and Gran Reserva on them. In any case, classic old school Rioja. The nose is somewhat muted, but shows the usual aromatics of old cherry fruit, worn wood and old leather couch with a bit of orange peel. It's fully evolved and integrated on the palate with the acidity barely holding on for dear life. The mouthfeel has the softness of a comfy pillow. That said, the wine could use a little bit more life. Like flavors as aromas, though with air a strong mushroom note developed. Drink up. B+.
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