Dark garnet red color. Strong aroma. Smooth tannins, medium acidity, earthy notes on the palate. Not very complex. Tasting blindly I wouldn't guess it's Rioja. Slightly short to reach the nineties.
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This was much more expressive and open than my previous encounter. You definitely get a sense of the American oak but it’s becoming far more integrated than in previous occasions as the fruit and freshness still come through.
Tasted in a semi-blind lineup of other Riojas. This was the group’s favourite.
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2/17/2024 - dked2407 Likes this wine: 90 Points
Fin et puissant
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9/15/2023 - G.O. wrote: 89 Points
Dark garnet red color. Strong aroma. Smooth tannins, medium acidity, earthy notes on the palate. Not very complex. Tasting blindly I wouldn't guess it's Rioja. Slightly short to reach the nineties.
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9/1/2023 - mfimiani47 Likes this wine: 93 Points
This was much more expressive and open than my previous encounter. You definitely get a sense of the American oak but it’s becoming far more integrated than in previous occasions as the fruit and freshness still come through.
Tasted in a semi-blind lineup of other Riojas. This was the group’s favourite.
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8/31/2023 - Nobody does it better Likes this wine: 91 Points
Early in the drinking window but an excellent wine.
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8/21/2023 - popasq Likes this wine: 92 Points
Bold, nice, would probably try the next one with a 2 hours decant.
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