Unfortunately, I did not find this to be a particularly exciting or interesting wine. At the price I've found far mor complex and subtle wines, the same can be said of an occasional $10 price range wines which I feel beat this out. Certainly not the best Rioja I've had this month.
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At best, I would rate this an 88 on the pour. After an hour or two in the decanter the mouthfeel/palate comes together and the nose really sings. No crystals in this bottle. Yummy stuff if you are patient or decant because you are impatient.
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12/15/2012 - clmesser wrote:
This vintage is no longer drinkable...
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11/14/2011 - JohnJK wrote: 84 Points
Unfortunately, I did not find this to be a particularly exciting or interesting wine. At the price I've found far mor complex and subtle wines, the same can be said of an occasional $10 price range wines which I feel beat this out. Certainly not the best Rioja I've had this month.
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9/30/2010 - Armando B wrote: 91 Points
Dark fruit and dust. Very good modern-style Rioja. Well balanced, and not showing any 03 overripeness. Very, very good. Wish I had more.
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9/10/2010 - ksde wrote: 91 Points
At best, I would rate this an 88 on the pour. After an hour or two in the decanter the mouthfeel/palate comes together and the nose really sings. No crystals in this bottle. Yummy stuff if you are patient or decant because you are impatient.
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7/28/2010 - niles215 wrote:
Dad: Tasted delicious and expensive. Hunting for more.
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