Sunday, January 22, 2012 - Don't touch this bottle at the moment! Nowhere near its price nor the 97 parker pts!
Quite interesting when opened, but the wine declined in quality over the night. A classic mix of old school vs. modern rioja. Reminded a lot of the 2001 Murrieta reserva - smell of prunes, cherries and oak. And a very well-balanced taste with huge tannins and structure to last for many years. Confident that it will open up again and deserve it's price tag.