One of my favorite Rioja producers, but the 2001 left a bit to be desired. A little flat, with earth tones and ripe cherries, but not the nose of some more notable vintages of this wine. Will drink again, but prefer other vintages.
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Upon opening, the bottle smelled almost flawed and was very harsh in the glass. However, after an hour or so, it mellowed significantly, but failed to exhibit anything interesting, maybe some pepper. Not a winner...
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2001 Madrigal Family Winery Petite Sirah Napa Valley
7/19/2010 - baerie wrote: 91 Points
Very good bottle of wine. Feels like it is reaching its prime, tannins really mellow within 1hr of opening. Lots of dark berries
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2001 R. López de Heredia Rioja Reserva Viña Bosconia
7/12/2010 - baerie wrote: 88 Points
One of my favorite Rioja producers, but the 2001 left a bit to be desired. A little flat, with earth tones and ripe cherries, but not the nose of some more notable vintages of this wine. Will drink again, but prefer other vintages.
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2007 Bodegas Muriel Rioja Montelciego
7/11/2010 - baerie wrote: 78 Points
Upon opening, the bottle smelled almost flawed and was very harsh in the glass. However, after an hour or so, it mellowed significantly, but failed to exhibit anything interesting, maybe some pepper. Not a winner...
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