Rioja Alta Gran Reserva 904 vertical 1964-2001 and a bonus from 50s: A bottle from 50s, without vintage written on it. Superb, clear, ruby colour. Mild aroma of vanilla and non-identifyable jam. On the palate it is lively, but a bit edgy, also rather high accidity, pepper, beetroot sweetness, still noticeable tannin. Pepper on the finish. Very good with food. With air there develops a mushroom nose as well as cherry jam, figs, honey comb and finally smoked meats. Nicely opens up with air.
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11/17/2014 - AV2012 wrote: 91 Points
Rioja Alta Gran Reserva 904 vertical 1964-2001 and a bonus from 50s: A bottle from 50s, without vintage written on it. Superb, clear, ruby colour. Mild aroma of vanilla and non-identifyable jam. On the palate it is lively, but a bit edgy, also rather high accidity, pepper, beetroot sweetness, still noticeable tannin. Pepper on the finish. Very good with food. With air there develops a mushroom nose as well as cherry jam, figs, honey comb and finally smoked meats. Nicely opens up with air.
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