Dusty, woodsy palate...reminiscent of walking into a barrel room. Fruit is quite faded at this point; subtle cranberry, cherry, and plum. Light to medium bodied.
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Balsamic, eucalyptus driven nose. Still little alcoholic. Ten years on and, in my modest opinion, this bottle is needing more time to show its beauty. Elegant on the palate but restricted and a bit harsh aftertaste. Good yet non spectacular length. I'm not a RdD fan but this is good plus. Paired very well with a homemade veggie paella.
Nariz balsámica, a eucalipto. Todavía un poco alcohólica y a madera. De diez años y, en mi modesta opinión, está botella necesita tiempo para mostrar su belleza. Elegante en boca aunque de postgusto restringido y un poco áspero. Buen recorrido aunque no espectacular. No soy un fan del RdD pero está es bastante buena. Maridó muy bien una paella casera de verduras.
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Initially I didn't like this wine. It felt out of balance with too much acidity. But after leaving it alone for a couple of hours it really opened up into a refined, Old World wine with real character. A little musky, leather, black licorice. Palate became fleshy and eminately drinkable. I would buy this again. It is old school and fills an important spot in the wine world for me.
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12/18/2017 - al441152 wrote: 95 Points
outstanding, beautifully aged
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3/26/2015 - behm0027 Likes this wine: 88 Points
Dusty, woodsy palate...reminiscent of walking into a barrel room. Fruit is quite faded at this point; subtle cranberry, cherry, and plum. Light to medium bodied.
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9/8/2014 - Harley1199 wrote:
Balsamic, eucalyptus driven nose. Still little alcoholic.
Ten years on and, in my modest opinion, this bottle is needing more time to show its beauty.
Elegant on the palate but restricted and a bit harsh aftertaste. Good yet non spectacular length.
I'm not a RdD fan but this is good plus.
Paired very well with a homemade veggie paella.
Nariz balsámica, a eucalipto. Todavía un poco alcohólica y a madera.
De diez años y, en mi modesta opinión, está botella necesita tiempo para mostrar su belleza.
Elegante en boca aunque de postgusto restringido y un poco áspero. Buen recorrido aunque no espectacular.
No soy un fan del RdD pero está es bastante buena.
Maridó muy bien una paella casera de verduras.
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2/2/2010 - milwaukeewino wrote:
Initially I didn't like this wine. It felt out of balance with too much acidity. But after leaving it alone for a couple of hours it really opened up into a refined, Old World wine with real character.
A little musky, leather, black licorice. Palate became fleshy and eminately drinkable.
I would buy this again. It is old school and fills an important spot in the wine world for me.
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1/10/2010 - rhoneriver wrote: 91 Points
Deep ruby in color. Lots of dark fruit, and plum. Opened and released over 2 hours. Elegant finish with soft tannins. Enjoyable now.
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