I hate to admit it, but this is tough to beat. While not particularly characterful or unique, this is a very solid Rioja that definitely speaks of place. Crazy bargain at $13/btl. Huge nose of berries, plum, and black cherry. Typical tempranillo flavor profile. Fairly oaky. Great acid balance. Not likely to improve but super solid at the moment.
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Solid 10 year old $15 wine, kept corked, enjoyed by all. Was especially good @ 24-36 hrs. Showed fading @ 72 hrs but was still finely drinkable...Ditto @ 96 hrs. Easy to drink, savored mostly w/out food. If I see more will grab, very good.
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8/8/2023 - Mimesis Does not like this wine: 83 Points
Terribly overoaked
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8/4/2023 - whudock Likes this wine: 91 Points
drinking very well. Still strong fruit, lots of tobacco, iron and earth notes, well integrated tannin, good balance
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3/27/2021 - smcisaac Likes this wine: 89 Points
A little bit tarter than I expected on its own, but a fantastic companion to roast rack of lamb after half an hour in the glass.
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1/3/2021 - Neurowine1 wrote:
I hate to admit it, but this is tough to beat. While not particularly characterful or unique, this is a very solid Rioja that definitely speaks of place. Crazy bargain at $13/btl. Huge nose of berries, plum, and black cherry. Typical tempranillo flavor profile. Fairly oaky. Great acid balance. Not likely to improve but super solid at the moment.
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11/13/2020 - Vinomazing Likes this wine: 91 Points
Solid 10 year old $15 wine, kept corked, enjoyed by all. Was especially good @ 24-36 hrs. Showed fading @ 72 hrs but was still finely drinkable...Ditto @ 96 hrs. Easy to drink, savored mostly w/out food. If I see more will grab, very good.
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