Community Tasting Notes 126

• KVM wrote:

  August 26, 2022 - Very dark. Nose of black berries, iodine, cinnamon sandlewood. The black berries carry into the palate where the fullsome tannin takes over. This is a powerhouse! The finish is long and a little dry. The fruit is very fresh and enjoyable so I suspect this has years ahead of it.

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• COWineLover wrote: 93 points

  February 26, 2022 - First bottle in probably five years, and my last bottle. The cork was perfect with an ink stained base and no seepage up the neck. In the glass this presents a dark plum color (nearly opaque) with no bricking, and defying the age for two other drinkers. No decant.
  
  Aromatically tight on opening. After 30 minutes or so this offers up aromas of vanilla, creme de cassis, briars, and spice cake. On the palate the tannins present on the attack with black tea followed by rich blackberry preserves, herbs, smoked cherry wood, pepper, and a dusting of cocoa that coasts into the finish where the blackberry preserves come back to settle in for the extended finish. As the bottle was exposed to additional air the chocolate and blackberry preserve notes were pronounced and elegantly presented.
  
  While this was mature and a delight to drink, it probably remains enjoyable through 2026 and perhaps into 2030. Charming and off the charts QPR as I look what I pay for wines these days. Outstanding.

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• wurzel68 Likes this wine: 91 points

  October 31, 2021 - Heidelbeere, Bitterschokolade, Kaffee, Zedernholz, Röstaromen, ein Hauch Orange; Massen an feinkörnigem Tannin, kräftiges Säuregerüst, langer, vollmundigen, leicht zehrender Abgang. Verbessert seit der ersten Flasche

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• bonedoc wrote:

  June 20, 2021 - Last bottle, decanted, ripe dark fruits, balanced not a blockbuster but delicious.

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• andydnyc wrote: 91 points

  February 14, 2021 - Initially savory with menthol and herbs. Then dark berries, cassis, bit of vanilla. Med tannin, quite low acidity. Velvety smooth. Has a few years left for sure. Great with beef stew.

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Wine Definition

• Vintage 2006
• Type Red
• Producer Bodegas AAlto
• Varietal Tempranillo
• Designation AAlto
• Vineyard n/a
• Country Spain
• Region Castilla y León
• SubRegion n/a
• Appellation Ribera del Duero
• UPC Codes 437003104442, 8437003104121, 8437003104442, 8437003104459, 8437003104527, 8437003104794, 8437003104954

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• Pending Delivery 4 (0%)
• In Cellars 922 (46%)
• Consumed 1,099 (54%)

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