I have a hard time assessing this wine, as it is still such a baby. This wine easily has another 7-10 years on it. After decanting for several hours it still needs more time in the decanter. There is lovely red fruit and nice spice notes, however the finish is overpowered by alcohol. Clearly, this wine needs more time.
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A true beauty, 12 years after bottling. Some interesting oxidative notes makes this wine a definite match for food. Minerality, spice, and some nutty flavors. A bit restrained on the nose at first, but opens with time.
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2008 Orin Swift Saldo
5/6/2010 - Ericalev Likes this wine: 91 Points
Fruit forward, lush, and still soft tannins. Fit for a pairing with pizza. Another stellar wine from Orin Swift.
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2004 Tenuta La Fuga Brunello di Montalcino
5/5/2010 - Ericalev wrote: 85 Points
I have a hard time assessing this wine, as it is still such a baby. This wine easily has another 7-10 years on it. After decanting for several hours it still needs more time in the decanter. There is lovely red fruit and nice spice notes, however the finish is overpowered by alcohol. Clearly, this wine needs more time.
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1998 R. López de Heredia Rioja Rosado Gran Reserva Viña Tondonia
5/4/2010 - Ericalev wrote: 92 Points
A true beauty, 12 years after bottling. Some interesting oxidative notes makes this wine a definite match for food. Minerality, spice, and some nutty flavors. A bit restrained on the nose at first, but opens with time.
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