Maturing nicely, the 2005 was a bit thin on first opening, but with time int he glass, the cherry nose, oak, and licorice showed nicely. Fairly simple, with a lot of classic Rioja elements. Not as much smokiness perhaps as I have some to expect from Rioja.
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100% tempranillo; modern-styled offering. Has a denser, darker profile than the traditional line, with a figgy oxidative bent to the nose. Rounded and pleasing in style. 87-88+
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1/10/2016 - schaden43 wrote: 86 Points
Took about 4 hours to open up.
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11/30/2013 - brianngibson wrote: 90 Points
Maturing nicely, the 2005 was a bit thin on first opening, but with time int he glass, the cherry nose, oak, and licorice showed nicely. Fairly simple, with a lot of classic Rioja elements. Not as much smokiness perhaps as I have some to expect from Rioja.
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3/6/2011 - mduque wrote: 89 Points
Excellent nose, cherry, cinamon, soft tanins, lots of fruit, good length. Very good QPR.
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5/6/2010 - amateurwino wrote: 88 Points
100% tempranillo; modern-styled offering. Has a denser, darker profile than the traditional line, with a figgy oxidative bent to the nose. Rounded and pleasing in style. 87-88+
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