January 8, 2024 - Not as distinct on nose as the 2007 it was tasted alongside; blackcurrant, red fruit, leather, sous-bois all here. Long finish, fine tannins, fruit still here on palate. Drinking very well but plenty more development possible; Bosconias take so long to reach full maturity. Outshone by 2007 but pipped 2009 in this tasting. (@Tufa, Rioja I 2024)
December 24, 2023 - Initially concentrated soy sauce , Unami and plum , a little burley. 2
Hours later on the last glass, pure black Cherry, minerality, focus and elegance .
Both stages were enjoyable, but really opened up to show its best after a few hours.
The way this wine transformed over 4 hours speaks to its ability to evolve over the years. Tomorrow the Tondonia!!
December 24, 2023 - Opened 6 hours in advance. Garnet center with tawny edge. Sharp fennel and licorice aromas. Medium weight, more dense than the Riojanas wine tasted next to it. Deep, serious black fruit and anise with outstanding acidity and a deep mineral base. It develops subtle sweetness and a bit of spice as it unfolds but still has substantial tannin to resolve. This wine has taken me on a rollercoaster ride over the years, but this was very impressive and shows that further patience will be rewarded. Less taut and more obvious flesh than Tondonia generally shows.
The next evening, more rich black cherry fruit became apparent.
October 28, 2023 - Red cherry, damp cedar, sweet flowers, pine, and campfire ash on the nose. Full and savory with excellent thrust and clarity. Tart cherry, tobacco and leather lifted by juicy acidity with a firm lingering finish. Has softened since I first tasted this wine five years ago. This was quite rustic on release, but has become relatively suave. In early maturity with many years left. An excellent vintage for this wine.
June 25, 2023 - Great acidity, but a bit green, needs more time
May 23, 2023 - Mouthwatering acidity, delicious juiciness, sour cherry and plum. Almost Barolo like, with that non ripe fruit and acid. Old world style, still a bit green and young but drinking nicely with lots of upside.
May 17, 2023 - Spectacular —in its sweet spot.
November 26, 2022 - Quick hit note: dark cherry, balsamic, resin, nicely aged and integrated. 2 of 4 down. Will consume remainder over the next 3-5 years.
October 10, 2022 - Lovely as always
October 2, 2022 - Ruby. Quite pine resiny nose to start. Light and mineral at first, but this gained some flesh. Tart black fruit and herbs. Seemingly at an in between stage right now where the elements aren't very well melded.
More mellow and textural with sweeter red fruit the next evening, but the finish is still earthy and a bit astringent. This does make me believe that it still needs time and is on the upward slope.