Excellent food wine. Had with braised short ribs in red wine. Great acidity cut thought the cattiness of the ribs. Medium body, some smokiness and good tempranillo fruit.
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Another great Rioja from a top producer, the 03 is dense and layered with black fruits, toasted oak, charcoal and earth. Full bodied with amazing structure and a super long finish. This is just entering its prime and will only get better over the next 10 years. (Drink 2011-2025) - JD92+
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Dark red in color with rich, earthy nose of cooked plums, chocolate and green pepper. Big and dense in the mouth with silky tannins, racy acidity and a long lingering finish. Big stewed fruit flavors on the palate with a light dusting of cinnamon and nutmeg. 4/5
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(Remirez de Ganuza Rioja) #1; COLOR-dark; NOSE-Oaky; cedar box; passion fruit; big & bold New world nose; TASTE-much bigger & bolder than the '02; more alcohol; concentrated; licorice & black chocolate; very dark fruits (blackberry & blueberry); very jammy; more delicious and refined; JM-93; JR-93; GV-91+
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7/12/2013 - Rhone Rick wrote: 88 Points
Fading or just a weak bottle. Not as bright and forward as I recall
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5/5/2013 - Rhone Rick wrote: 91 Points
High in alcohol, inky and spiced. Classic Rioja profile....
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12/12/2011 - Guitman wrote: 92 Points
Excellent food wine. Had with braised short ribs in red wine. Great acidity cut thought the cattiness of the ribs. Medium body, some smokiness and good tempranillo fruit.
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5/30/2011 - InternationalWineReport wrote: 92 Points
Another great Rioja from a top producer, the 03 is dense and layered with black fruits, toasted oak, charcoal and earth. Full bodied with amazing structure and a super long finish. This is just entering its prime and will only get better over the next 10 years. (Drink 2011-2025) - JD92+
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4/9/2008 - gabriella wrote:
Dark red in color with rich, earthy nose of cooked plums, chocolate and green pepper. Big and dense in the mouth with silky tannins, racy acidity and a long lingering finish. Big stewed fruit flavors on the palate with a light dusting of cinnamon and nutmeg. 4/5
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