Nicely evolving 2009 Bodegas y Viñedos del Contino Rioja Contino Reserva ($42 in 2017). Sharp mid-garnet, rim variation, viscous (14.0 alc.); red fruit, earth, mushroom, cedar nose; low-mid acids; softening mid-tannins; good structure; balanced semi-long red fruit and wood finish. w/grilled steak. 17/92.
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Clear, deep red colour. Cranberry, tobacco and liquorice on nose. Rounded mouthfeel - cranberry, aniseed and tart fruit flavours. Long finish. Very nice.
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Very ripe, round and rich nose but maybe lacking a bit of elegance. I liked this better a couple years ago when it was still very much on its primary fruit.
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2yrs since last bottle. Opened 8 hrs before dinner. Expressive nose of sweet red fruits, maybe even a touch tropical although not usually applied to red wine. Even smoother and more mellow now. Excellent partner to a fillet of beef. Entering the peak of the curve now but these Riojas have v good longevity
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Red colour with slight browning on the edges. Dark cherry nose along with forest floor and a bit of tobacco. Smooth, slightly creamy mouthfeel with a nice acid bite at the end. Dark fruit flavours along with a bit of leather. Still feels youthful.
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4/14/2024 - sdwineguru Likes this wine: 92 Points
Nicely evolving 2009 Bodegas y Viñedos del Contino Rioja Contino Reserva ($42 in 2017). Sharp mid-garnet, rim variation, viscous (14.0 alc.); red fruit, earth, mushroom, cedar nose; low-mid acids; softening mid-tannins; good structure; balanced semi-long red fruit and wood finish. w/grilled steak. 17/92.
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10/15/2023 - rjsmall Likes this wine:
Clear, deep red colour. Cranberry, tobacco and liquorice on nose. Rounded mouthfeel - cranberry, aniseed and tart fruit flavours. Long finish. Very nice.
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9/26/2023 - rwpalmer wrote: 89 Points
Very ripe, round and rich nose but maybe lacking a bit of elegance. I liked this better a couple years ago when it was still very much on its primary fruit.
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7/30/2023 - shallIshantI Likes this wine: 90 Points
2yrs since last bottle. Opened 8 hrs before dinner. Expressive nose of sweet red fruits, maybe even a touch tropical although not usually applied to red wine. Even smoother and more mellow now. Excellent partner to a fillet of beef. Entering the peak of the curve now but these Riojas have v good longevity
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3/12/2023 - rjsmall Likes this wine:
Red colour with slight browning on the edges. Dark cherry nose along with forest floor and a bit of tobacco. Smooth, slightly creamy mouthfeel with a nice acid bite at the end. Dark fruit flavours along with a bit of leather. Still feels youthful.
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