Rioja evening
at Rokah 73 restaurant
Tasted Monday, May 26, 2014 by Yagil with 313 views
Introduction
Yoram, Hanan, Eli F, Ala & Vitali, Mirovski & Koton - total 8 with me
Flight 1 (4 Notes)
Flight 2 (3 Notes)
Hanan shared with us remains of the wines he imports - and we all enjoyed them as well; good value for money.
Closing
a very enjoyable evening: great company, quality wines & delicious food
2001 Bodegas del Marqués de Vargas Rioja Hacienda Pradolagar 90 Points
Spain, La Rioja, Rioja
Dark purple colour
Subtle earthy & ripe dark fruits aroma.
Full bodied, grip monolitic tannins, high acidity level, med balance & harmony, tight on the palate, requires further ageing to integrate and soften.
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1998 La Rioja Alta Rioja Gran Reserva 890 93 Points
Spain, La Rioja, La Rioja Alta, Rioja
Transparent red brown
fine ripe cherries earthy aroma
Med-full bodied, firm tannins, good acidity level, ripe & soft tannins, savoury flavours, long fine ending.
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2004 Bodegas Muga Rioja Selección Especial 91 Points
Spain, La Rioja, La Rioja Alta, Rioja
dark red-purple-brown
developed secondary & tertiary aromas with ripe cherries and earthy notes
Full bodied, excellent acidity level, ripe cherries & plums, well balanced, savory flavors of salty chocolate, grip tannins, balanced harmony & acidity, good aftertaste. required advanced opening 3-5 hours, then it really shows. value for money. can still be aged for at least 10 years.
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2001 Fernando Remírez de Ganuza Rioja Gran Reserva 92 Points
Spain, La Rioja, La Rioja Alavesa, Rioja
dark red-brown-black
expressive qualitative earthy & dark fruits aromas
full body, rich, tannic, good acidity, still fruity, chocolate, well balanced and good harmony, solid finish.
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