Hmmm...a little different than many of the Riojas I've had recently. A little thin, but still had a nice cherry, plum focus and a spicy finish. There are better Riojas out there, but if offered, I wouldn't turn down.
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Restaurant order. Nose opens with red fruit, very nice, but palate (after time to breathe) disappointed with simplicity and a slightly perfumey overlay. Rasberry and some plum flavors, limited acidity and a touch of tannin, soft mouthfeel, and very short finish.
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4/3/09: Bright red fruit. This is fairly modern in style, but well done, and it still tastes like Rioja. Nice red fruits, with a little bit of spice. Pretty ripe, but it stays within bounds. Solid bottle. 87+
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Let me state, it is not a bad wine it's just if you follow the rules of the RP point system religiously it won't fair well. Color is between a Cab and Pinot and light fruit on the nose. An extremely short finish. And I'm guessing this won't cellar for a long period. Now with all that out of the way I liked the wine, accompanied a greek meat dish. For $9 not bad...
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8/6/2010 - cnr128 wrote: 84 Points
Hmmm...a little different than many of the Riojas I've had recently. A little thin, but still had a nice cherry, plum focus and a spicy finish. There are better Riojas out there, but if offered, I wouldn't turn down.
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2/10/2010 - Snoman wrote: 84 Points
Restaurant order. Nose opens with red fruit, very nice, but palate (after time to breathe) disappointed with simplicity and a slightly perfumey overlay. Rasberry and some plum flavors, limited acidity and a touch of tannin, soft mouthfeel, and very short finish.
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11/17/2009 - greenwalter wrote: 86 Points
Enjoyable, good varietal character, nicely restrained.
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10/5/2009 - hutch wrote: 87 Points
Wizards Trade Tasting (Warehouse): 10/5/09: Yep, still tasty. I love the touch of spice. 87-88
4/3/09: Bright red fruit. This is fairly modern in style, but well done, and it still tastes like Rioja. Nice red fruits, with a little bit of spice. Pretty ripe, but it stays within bounds. Solid bottle. 87+
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5/18/2009 - brigcampbell wrote: 83 Points
Let me state, it is not a bad wine it's just if you follow the rules of the RP point system religiously it won't fair well. Color is between a Cab and Pinot and light fruit on the nose. An extremely short finish. And I'm guessing this won't cellar for a long period. Now with all that out of the way I liked the wine, accompanied a greek meat dish. For $9 not bad...
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