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• RussK wrote: 92 points

  February 1, 2015 - Russk. I brought to Leftovers at Pablo's. 2hr+ decant. The beautiful nose gives it away. Yes, oaky and full of dill. But in a good way. Nice acidity. No rough edges. So supple. Wish I had more. Tied for WOTN with the 2004 Valpane Valpane. Best wine with the cedar smoked salmon.

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• pianist718 commented:

  2/2/15, 7:07 AM - This goes well with grilled salmon? Better than with meats?
  thank you.

• RussK commented:

  2/2/15, 6:20 PM - Rioja is often my go-to red when I want red with fish. That was true here especially with the smokey woody notes coming from the cedar. That said, fine mature rioja pairs with so many dishes. "it's genius" . If pairing with steak, I would lean towards fillet, as you might with very mature Bx or Burgundy.

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