The first time I drank this wine back 4+ years ago I was disappointed I still had a couple of bottles left. After opening the bottle tonight the true definition of bottle variation came to light as this bottle is stunning. Still has plenty of body and structure for another couple of years and very fruit forward, especially for a 16 year old wine that I bought at half price a couple of years ago. Absolutely stunning.
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Blind Tasting in Astoria: this one made me sad on reveal. i usually adore his wines. this was tight, bitter notes, red fruit there but hard to get at them. perhaps needed time - in the glass or the cellar. potential ? rather surprised by this one. Love rioja but could not even come close to that as a guess.
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94 ST points 92WA points. Very ruby red. Nose of raspberry,tobbaco and rose. Complex,thick and smooth. Tannins are tamed and the acidity is moderate. Still very little sediment. May have more years to go but I will drink my last bottle soon.
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Best of the tasting at Wine Watch. What a balanced wine! Should last for at least 5 years at this level. This was decanted for 3 hours. Definitely not on the decline......Good nose, palate and finish...
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4/4/2015 - King of all vines wrote: 93 Points
The first time I drank this wine back 4+ years ago I was disappointed I still had a couple of bottles left. After opening the bottle tonight the true definition of bottle variation came to light as this bottle is stunning. Still has plenty of body and structure for another couple of years and very fruit forward, especially for a 16 year old wine that I bought at half price a couple of years ago. Absolutely stunning.
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9/10/2014 - Mlermontov wrote: 91 Points
Blind Tasting in Astoria: this one made me sad on reveal. i usually adore his wines. this was tight, bitter notes, red fruit there but hard to get at them. perhaps needed time - in the glass or the cellar. potential ? rather surprised by this one. Love rioja but could not even come close to that as a guess.
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9/3/2014 - Jay Hack Likes this wine: 90 Points
Much improved from the last one I drank about 5 years ago, but still miles to go before it peaks. Wait until 2017 or even later. Better 2020.
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5/29/2011 - benny wrote: 94 Points
94 ST points 92WA points. Very ruby red. Nose of raspberry,tobbaco and rose. Complex,thick and smooth. Tannins are tamed and the acidity is moderate. Still very little sediment. May have more years to go but I will drink my last bottle soon.
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1/15/2011 - edjBoca wrote: 93 Points
Best of the tasting at Wine Watch. What a balanced wine! Should last for at least 5 years at this level. This was decanted for 3 hours. Definitely not on the decline......Good nose, palate and finish...
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