Part of a mixed lot. Have had some superb 94 Rioja and 95 is meant to be equally good. Unfortunately this bottle in perfect condition (in neck fill, only very tip of cork soaked) was showing lots of VA immediately upon pulling the cork. Nice clear color in the glass but DOA - vinegar. Surprising for a Reserva from a reputable producer
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Red colour, very slightly bricky towards the rim. The nose shouts "Brett!". Some leathery notes and high-toned fruit, this is a very "secondary" wine, but still kind of in balance with regard to sweetness. Let's see how it develops over the next day...
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Intriguing and complex nose offering, pepper, cinnamon, leather, cedar, currant, dried berry and tar. Med-full with solid structure and very good balance; long, spicy finish. 4.5/5
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5/1/2023 - pavel_p Does not like this wine:
Part of a mixed lot. Have had some superb 94 Rioja and 95 is meant to be equally good. Unfortunately this bottle in perfect condition (in neck fill, only very tip of cork soaked) was showing lots of VA immediately upon pulling the cork. Nice clear color in the glass but DOA - vinegar. Surprising for a Reserva from a reputable producer
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2/23/2009 - Zweder wrote: 89 Points
Occasional tasting group: Extensive Top Spain tasting. (@ PVa): A mouth full of wine. Full bodied, juicy ripe red fruits, a lot of acidity. Sticky bitterness in the finish.
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1/7/2005 - thewinelake wrote: 87 Points
Red colour, very slightly bricky towards the rim. The nose shouts "Brett!". Some leathery notes and high-toned fruit, this is a very "secondary" wine, but still kind of in balance with regard to sweetness. Let's see how it develops over the next day...
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8/5/2003 - Double-A Likes this wine: 93 Points
Intriguing and complex nose offering, pepper, cinnamon, leather, cedar, currant, dried berry and tar. Med-full with solid structure and very good balance; long, spicy finish.
4.5/5
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