April 4, 2019 - Wow. Elegant and refined. Truly mellowed out and fine finish. This won’t last much longer. Either the closed or the open one!
April 10, 2015 - Wow. Well deserved this rating. Strawberry, sweetened red raspberry concentrate, prune, honey wax, slightly ripe tomato on the vine, kilned cedar, leather, olive brine and cranberry. Wonderfully integrated wine with a balance of black pepper and anise.
March 27, 2014 - Campillo Vertical tasting (Bodega Santa Cecilia - Madrid): Less evolution here than Reserva 2004
Salty sunflowers on the nose with a green pepper touch. Rustic a little atypical o unpleasant, isn't it James?
Palate isn't completely ready but you may feel that structure that 2001 vintage puts on.
I ve been waiting for more...
Color menos evolucionado que en el 2004.
Pipas de girasol en nariz con un toque a pimiento. Rústica y un poquito atípico o desagradable, ¿verdad Jaime?
En boca no está totalmente listo pero se nota la estructura que aporta la añada. Para esta botella se debería esperar más...
August 4, 2012 - Very underwhelming for the price that I paid. There was nothing technically wrong with the wine, it just didn't have that something extra to justify the pricepoint ($40). Went well enough with steak, lost something once the food was gone. Acids dominated, fruit was toned down. Drink up.
May 22, 2012 - Musty nose, musty palate. Nothing select here.
May 12, 2012 - Blind Spanish Reds Tasting (Minneapolis, MN): Drank blind. Aromas of dark and tree fruit. Aged aroma & appearance. Slightly tannic with some complexity.
April 30, 2012 - RussK. Rioja Event at Hotel Intercontinental. More acid and juicy than the rest of the faustino line up.
January 9, 2012 - A really lovely traditional style Rioja drinking at its best now and should stay in good nick for a while yet
January 2, 2012 - Initially heavy on the palate but lightens after decanting. Delicious with tapas and red sauces.
June 28, 2011 - 2/17 Lovely reserva. Super value if you compared with Reserva Especial. All spices box on the aristocratic nose. Perfectly balanced mouthfeel between acidity and bitterness. A touch of finesse. At this point, delicious and really recommended.
2/17 Rico Reserva. Super valor si lo comparas con el Reserva Especial. Caja de especias en una nariz aristocrática. Perfectamente equilibrado en boca entre acidez y amargor. Un toque de fineza. En este punto, delicioso y altamente recomendado.