Alright! Two super Riservas in one night....both different and both YUMMY. Bone dry front with dry rose and sweet aroma of summer bouquets. Nice underlying spice, a touch of pepper and cinnamon and black cardamom. Dryness throughout with sweet flowers and pipe tobacco on the end, flowing into gripping medium fine tannin on the finish.
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It has now opened up. but is not up to my past experience. Everything correct was there. but the flavors were timid .............Leather and tobacco were especially light.
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I think it's just entering peak window, still a few edges but fruit has matured with thick black cherries, nice earthy tobacco, mocha and a huge streak of licorice / anise seed / fennel spice. If I had more I'd likely give it 2 more years. Seems 10-15+ from vintage is often best bet for CCRs of this calibre.
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11/15/2023 - wtianseter wrote: 92 Points
Smooth and easy drinking with or without food. Notes of smoke and tobacco were especially nice.
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2/27/2023 - wtianseter wrote: 92 Points
Alright! Two super Riservas in one night....both different and both YUMMY.
Bone dry front with dry rose and sweet aroma of summer bouquets. Nice underlying spice, a touch of pepper and cinnamon and black cardamom. Dryness throughout with sweet flowers and pipe tobacco on the end, flowing into gripping medium fine tannin on the finish.
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11/16/2022 - wtianseter wrote: 90 Points
It has now opened up. but is not up to my past experience. Everything correct was there. but the flavors were timid .............Leather and tobacco were especially light.
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6/13/2021 - UpfromtheCellar wrote: 90 Points
90+ this chewy rich, black cherry and earthy wine is showing very well. Tannins are smoothing out and the finish is long and flavorful. Very nice!
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12/22/2020 - Laz4wine Likes this wine: 92 Points
I think it's just entering peak window, still a few edges but fruit has matured with thick black cherries, nice earthy tobacco, mocha and a huge streak of licorice / anise seed / fennel spice. If I had more I'd likely give it 2 more years. Seems 10-15+ from vintage is often best bet for CCRs of this calibre.
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