{cork, 13.5%, A$21} Some fading at the garnet rim. Correct nose of composty leaves and vanilla oak. Soft and developing. Seems promising, but despite some initial spicy tones of flavour and soft furry tannins, turns out to be quite hollow at its core, devoid of much fruit or developmental characters. As short a finish as you could imagine. A wine to sniff and put the glass back down.
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We bought it as a taster. It opened up nicely, but was a bit flat in the finish. Nice alcohol, berry, tobacco - however not a typical Rioja. Enjoyed it, but I think there are other Rioja's at this price point that are much more mature and complexity. A nice wine.
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2/3/2012 - goodcall Does not like this wine: 78 Points
The power has left this wine. It's beginning to turn brown, and should have been used a year or two before.
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12/15/2010 - graemeg wrote:
{cork, 13.5%, A$21} Some fading at the garnet rim. Correct nose of composty leaves and vanilla oak. Soft and developing. Seems promising, but despite some initial spicy tones of flavour and soft furry tannins, turns out to be quite hollow at its core, devoid of much fruit or developmental characters. As short a finish as you could imagine. A wine to sniff and put the glass back down.
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9/22/2010 - 3daywinereview.com wrote: 88 Points
A nice wine with oak, cherry, vanilla, spices and a rustic side. Medium finish and tannins are melowing out.
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3/1/2010 - d-cili wrote: 80 Points
We bought it as a taster. It opened up nicely, but was a bit flat in the finish. Nice alcohol, berry, tobacco - however not a typical Rioja. Enjoyed it, but I think there are other Rioja's at this price point that are much more mature and complexity. A nice wine.
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1/26/2010 - bradsteven Likes this wine: 86 Points
Smoky, leather, dry earthy notes
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