April 12, 2019 - Had one bottle in the cellar left but thought I would consign it to my vinegar production based upon a bottle tasted in 2017. As usual I always taste the bottle before decanting it and was very surprised that it was still vibrant far better than the bottle tasted two years ago. Fresh and very integrated, nicely developed tannin level. Very nice wine
November 25, 2015 - Fat, feels like a modern style wine. Rustic with dried fruits. Nice with lamb, becomes sweet.
October 2, 2014 - med+ purple with orange hue. Nose-pretty- violet, black cherry cola, rose. med bodied, med tannins, med+ acidity, well balanced, great mouthfeel, tomato leaf/tobacco, raspberry/cherry. This is great. Drinking well now and for a few more years but why risk it. Modern style Rioja
September 14, 2014 - Very developed and tawny. It is a classic Rioja that is aged and developed. Modest oak, brown sugar and berries, soft and supple. This is at its peak, I have one other bottle that will be consumed within the month.
July 7, 2014 - Better on the nose than on the tongue. It is a bit thin for me.
May 31, 2014 - Consistent with last note. Very good and I think its at its peak right now.
April 14, 2014 - Rust colour. Sour cherry and tobacco, subdued oak on the nose. Well balanced with bright med+ acidity, integrated tannins, mature red fruit, hints of baking spice. Drinking well now. I really like this.
April 5, 2014 - Opened tow hours before serving as part of 2004 Rioja Reserva and Gran Reserva tasting.
Bright garnet color. Feint leather dried cherry and slightly floral nose. Medium(-) weight with very smooth tannins. Dried but fresh cherry tobacco and leather flavours.
March 9, 2014 - Wine aged very well in my Eurocave. Good complexity of aromas and flavors - classic rioja. No real sign of age yet - I will be looking for more as it was a great value.
January 17, 2014 - Still good, but should be drank asap.