Dark crimson. A touch of TCA which detracted. Nonetheless, good craftsmanship on display. Balanced nose of plum, xmas cake, fig. Voluptuous mouthfeel, good tannin-acid frame. Compared to previous tasting, I was hoping for a bit more development and expression. It feels like it is in there, but not on full display tonight.
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An impeccably made Rioja. This is pure, clean and precise. Translucent deep crimson in colour, showing only a little oxidation and age. An expressive nose with a big range, from cherry to prune and raspberry, tilled soil, clove and cardimum. It restrains the classic Tempranillo flavours of stewed prunes, and holds them in wonderful proportion to other more delicate notes. It's elegance, it's perfume. The palate is equally good. Very fresh and lively acidity, permits the fruit and richness to skip along with ease. Notes of raspberries complement the darker and spicier flavours. Very moreish and hard to stop drinking. Long finish; amazing craftsmanship. Elegance personified.
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5/31/2023 - gudetama wrote: 86 Points
Why didn't I listen to my past self? Over the hill.
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9/5/2022 - gudetama wrote: 75 Points
Passed its prime. I gotta open the last bottle asap.
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4/30/2017 - Phenol73 Likes this wine: 92 Points
Dark crimson. A touch of TCA which detracted. Nonetheless, good craftsmanship on display. Balanced nose of plum, xmas cake, fig. Voluptuous mouthfeel, good tannin-acid frame. Compared to previous tasting, I was hoping for a bit more development and expression. It feels like it is in there, but not on full display tonight.
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5/30/2016 - Phenol73 Likes this wine: 94 Points
An impeccably made Rioja. This is pure, clean and precise. Translucent deep crimson in colour, showing only a little oxidation and age. An expressive nose with a big range, from cherry to prune and raspberry, tilled soil, clove and cardimum. It restrains the classic Tempranillo flavours of stewed prunes, and holds them in wonderful proportion to other more delicate notes. It's elegance, it's perfume. The palate is equally good. Very fresh and lively acidity, permits the fruit and richness to skip along with ease. Notes of raspberries complement the darker and spicier flavours. Very moreish and hard to stop drinking. Long finish; amazing craftsmanship. Elegance personified.
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4/30/2015 - vsbastosx Likes this wine: 91 Points
Very fresh with bright fruit and well dosed oak...very different from traditional Riojas where oak is more pronounced. 91+
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