This was a great find and a beautiful wine and testament to great well made Rioja. Opened and left to breath for like an hour but no decant and nor did it need it. On the nose it had a nice herby, light anise at times, light liquorice, good solid fruit, light touch of oak at times. Open complex and beautiful nose. On the palate it was well aged and although had a secondary, earthy, still has a solid core of fruit and proper depth. A stunning bottle and from an unsung hero. 94 -95
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RUSSK WSW at Mustang The WOTN for me and almost everyone else. Nose of old leather. No pickle barrel. Med bodied at best. Very supple. Mild acidity. Wish I had more. Thanks Mike.
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4/24/2017 - rebs1 wrote: 92 Points
A little thinner on palate than I would have expected. Otherwise a nice aged rioja with all the typical characteristics you would expect.
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5/30/2014 - Papies wrote: 94 Points
This was a great find and a beautiful wine and testament to great well made Rioja. Opened and left to breath for like an hour but no decant and nor did it need it. On the nose it had a nice herby, light anise at times, light liquorice, good solid fruit, light touch of oak at times. Open complex and beautiful nose. On the palate it was well aged and although had a secondary, earthy, still has a solid core of fruit and proper depth. A stunning bottle and from an unsung hero. 94 -95
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4/20/2012 - JonnyH wrote:
Still some colour there - rather beguiling smoky nose, definite oak - light in mouth but very alive, good balance and length
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10/2/2010 - HamishR wrote: 89 Points
Good colour, good balance with some remaining fruit and crispness. Decent.
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8/7/2010 - RussK wrote: 93 Points
RUSSK WSW at Mustang The WOTN for me and almost everyone else. Nose of old leather. No pickle barrel. Med bodied at best. Very supple. Mild acidity. Wish I had more. Thanks Mike.
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