1999 Bodegas Riojanas Rioja Monte Real Reserva

Community Tasting Notes (2) Avg Score: 89 points

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  9/22/2020 - Rieslingfan wrote:

  Spur of the moment to open this, and it was quite the moment. At first there was this immediate hit of black cherry, with a a dusty, herbal coating like a haze surrounding the fruit. Thirty minutes later things integrated, as if it had been allowed to simmer over a low flame until all the ingredients had mellowed and integrated to form a finished dish. It’s low on structure, so this is a good time to drink it. It’s high on flavor, so it won’t disappoint. Have a simple meal, or just some charcuterie, and drink it all in.

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  4/19/2011 - degrandcru wrote: 89 Points

  Burgundy style bottle, have a couple of 2000 as well, which are in the classic Rioja/Bordeaux style bottle.
  
  Nice adobe color, which shows the age. Dark cherries and smoked ham on the nose. A little closed in the beginning, but opened up nicely after about 1 hour. Old style Rioja, meaty and still fruity and refreshing acidity. Nice long finish which calls for more. Considering 99 wasn't a great year in the Rioja, this is a great wine. Great value and should develop even more in the bottle. Hopefully I find a 2001 Reserva of this one.

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