Appearance is clear, medium + intensity redbrick core with a wide garnet rim. Good legs. The nose is clean, Medium + intensity with developing characters of black fruit, black current, leather, spice, smoke, oak, liquorice, meaty and tomato bush. The palate is dry, medium - tannin, medium acid, full body, medium alcohol, medium + flavor intensity of red & black fruit, stewed plums, spice box, oak and meaty. Medium + finish. This is a very good wine, ready to drink. Will continue to develop if you like those flavors.
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11/15/2015 - grjas wrote: 85 Points
Thin and rather uninspiring. Tasted better fresh from the cellar at a lower temp and before decanting. Will try this next time
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6/30/2014 - mhawser Likes this wine:
Appearance is clear, medium + intensity redbrick core with a wide garnet rim. Good legs. The nose is clean, Medium + intensity with developing characters of black fruit, black current, leather, spice, smoke, oak, liquorice, meaty and tomato bush. The palate is dry, medium - tannin, medium acid, full body, medium alcohol, medium + flavor intensity of red & black fruit, stewed plums, spice box, oak and meaty. Medium + finish. This is a very good wine, ready to drink. Will continue to develop if you like those flavors.
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2/19/2013 - mattyboy_ wrote: 87 Points
Rioja tasting with Maria Stevens for Bodegas Faustino (Esquin Wine, Seattle): Very aromatic with raspberry, cassis and vanilla. Earthy and slightly vegetal as well.
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1/6/2013 - mhawser wrote:
Drink well now
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4/30/2012 - RussK wrote: 88 Points
RussK. Rioja Event at Hotel Intercontinental.
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