This was a pure stunner, exemplary aged deliciously balanced Reserva. Bright medium garnet colour. Medium+ intensity classical complex aroma of leather, autumn leaves, bacon, smoky cherries, cassis, pot puri. Medium body, feels pure and bright with great concentration, medium density, beautifully intertwined layered fruity, secondary and tertiary flavours, salty touches, medium+ acidity, medium tannins, long meaty, smoky and spiced finish. Enjoy now or for another decade at least.
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Having enjoyed twice previously, my fingers were crossed that this bottle would be another star. I wasn't disappointed. The cork was fully saturated but the wine poured a bright, clear cedar colour. Remarkable nose of pot pourri, autumn leaves and cedar. A glorious mouthfeel of secondary and tertiary fruit flavours with excellent concentration and persistence. Elicited a few wows from first timers to this vintage. Such a treat!
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Q4 2910 Wine Club - Aged Spaniards (The Apt): Wine #8: This was probably my favorite of the group. Darker red fruits with a nice balance of spice and a great balance to the wine that comes from age without being over the hill. Had been opened prob two hours in advance and was decanted which helped it I think. Very nice. (11 pennies)
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Barnyaer, bacon, spices. Some camphor. Very balanced and expressive. Long finish. In excellent shape. Becomes even better after a day in the open bottle.
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11/10/2023 - Ernestas Likes this wine: 93 Points
This was a pure stunner, exemplary aged deliciously balanced Reserva. Bright medium garnet colour. Medium+ intensity classical complex aroma of leather, autumn leaves, bacon, smoky cherries, cassis, pot puri. Medium body, feels pure and bright with great concentration, medium density, beautifully intertwined layered fruity, secondary and tertiary flavours, salty touches, medium+ acidity, medium tannins, long meaty, smoky and spiced finish. Enjoy now or for another decade at least.
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9/11/2021 - hkbob Likes this wine: 97 Points
Having enjoyed twice previously, my fingers were crossed that this bottle would be another star. I wasn't disappointed. The cork was fully saturated but the wine poured a bright, clear cedar colour. Remarkable nose of pot pourri, autumn leaves and cedar. A glorious mouthfeel of secondary and tertiary fruit flavours with excellent concentration and persistence. Elicited a few wows from first timers to this vintage. Such a treat!
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11/2/2019 - MC2 Wines Likes this wine:
Q4 2910 Wine Club - Aged Spaniards (The Apt): Wine #8: This was probably my favorite of the group. Darker red fruits with a nice balance of spice and a great balance to the wine that comes from age without being over the hill. Had been opened prob two hours in advance and was decanted which helped it I think. Very nice. (11 pennies)
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10/25/2019 - MC2 Wines wrote:
Opened and decanted. Always fun to get a birth year wine. Was drinking very well. Ready for business faster than some other old Rioja and enjoyable.
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8/10/2018 - humagne wrote: 95 Points
Barnyaer, bacon, spices. Some camphor.
Very balanced and expressive. Long finish. In excellent shape. Becomes even better after a day in the open bottle.
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