A private lunch (Restaurant Arzak ***, Donostia, Spain): Fully mature appearance, almost bricked through, perfectly limpid: wonderfully mature and fragrant, old but lively Rioja nose, warm, soft red berry fruit, undergrowth, smoky wood, hints of nut and spice, harmonious, lovely depth; the palate is delicate, silky-sweet, gentle and elegant, wonderfully rounded and juicy, fresh, hint of strawberry, almost resolved tannins still provide grip, slender but not attenuated; lovely length, just the merest hint of cold tea. A marvel to behold.
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4/1/2014 - Xavier Auerbach wrote: 93 Points
A private lunch (Restaurant Arzak ***, Donostia, Spain): Fully mature appearance, almost bricked through, perfectly limpid: wonderfully mature and fragrant, old but lively Rioja nose, warm, soft red berry fruit, undergrowth, smoky wood, hints of nut and spice, harmonious, lovely depth; the palate is delicate, silky-sweet, gentle and elegant, wonderfully rounded and juicy, fresh, hint of strawberry, almost resolved tannins still provide grip, slender but not attenuated; lovely length, just the merest hint of cold tea. A marvel to behold.
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