This is a great example of Spanish Garnacha. Ripe, rich, and harmonious. Complex berry, earth, and floral palate, with an enticing nose. Don't know if it will improve but not in danger of fading any time soon either. Paired well with Cuban roast pork shoulder.
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With 12 years of age, this is deep, dark, and delicious. The very dark color and thick opacity are the first hint of what lies in store. Then, the brooding nose delivers chocolate mousse pound cake with stewed bing cherries. It's full bodied and viscous in the mouth with the flavors matching the nose. In a perfect world, I would have liked a bit more complexity/evolution of flavor and a longer finish. But all-in-all, great. www.vincrush.com
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1/23/2024 - 1961Vintage Likes this wine: 94 Points
Fabulous
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5/14/2021 - jayw Likes this wine:
This is a great example of Spanish Garnacha. Ripe, rich, and harmonious. Complex berry, earth, and floral palate, with an enticing nose. Don't know if it will improve but not in danger of fading any time soon either. Paired well with Cuban roast pork shoulder.
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4/27/2020 - SnowMeadow Likes this wine: 92 Points
Still holding its head high at 15 years. No great rush to drink.
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11/3/2018 - 1961Vintage Likes this wine: 92 Points
Let it breathe for an hour. Decant. Wonderful rich cherries. Lack of sustained finish held me back on the score.
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6/28/2017 - VinCrush Likes this wine: 92 Points
With 12 years of age, this is deep, dark, and delicious. The very dark color and thick opacity are the first hint of what lies in store. Then, the brooding nose delivers chocolate mousse pound cake with stewed bing cherries. It's full bodied and viscous in the mouth with the flavors matching the nose. In a perfect world, I would have liked a bit more complexity/evolution of flavor and a longer finish. But all-in-all, great. www.vincrush.com
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