A very dark interpretation of Rioja. 1 yr American and 1yr French Oak. Interesting idea. Like, half and half . This ‘14 could use. healthy decant but it’s delicious . Protein/fat certainly brings out the red in it. Lots of rose, cherry , tarry elements on the nose. Tannic and drying at first. But with food it really sings. It could go another few years at least . A genuine WTSO bargain .
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Terrific stuff, well-made and in great shape. 100% tempranillo. Drinking well now but will remain vibrant for several more years. A friend who is a Cabernet Franc lover really liked this wine.
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5/9/2023 - dbloom2 wrote: 91 Points
A very dark interpretation of Rioja. 1 yr American and 1yr French Oak. Interesting idea. Like, half and half . This ‘14 could use. healthy decant but it’s delicious . Protein/fat certainly brings out the red in it. Lots of rose, cherry , tarry elements on the nose.
Tannic and drying at first. But with food it really sings. It could go another few years at least .
A genuine WTSO bargain .
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4/11/2023 - oakville72 Likes this wine: 91 Points
Terrific stuff, well-made and in great shape. 100% tempranillo. Drinking well now but will remain vibrant for several more years. A friend who is a Cabernet Franc lover really liked this wine.
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