This wine is barely an 80... it's more "okay" than "good". The pricetag is a little high for what you get; I've had many cheaper riojas which brought more to the table, for the price.
It has a sharpness about it, that doesn't air out much when uncorked, which I don't personally care for. It's drinkable, but not stellar.
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All resiny American oak on the nose. Lightish body, some upfront black cherry fruit, but the oak overwhelms everything else, leading to a very dry, green, puckery finish. Not my favorite style of Rioja.
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A little harsh at first but the components integrated well with time. Slightly modern but I love the quintessential old world leathery cherry, meaty savory tastes
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3/21/2023 - acorelli Likes this wine: 91 Points
A beautiful wine, fully integrated but with still-lively fruit and acidity. In a good place, and I doubt it will improve - so drink up!
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11/11/2013 - pinkyswearing Likes this wine: 80 Points
This wine is barely an 80... it's more "okay" than "good". The pricetag is a little high for what you get; I've had many cheaper riojas which brought more to the table, for the price.
It has a sharpness about it, that doesn't air out much when uncorked, which I don't personally care for. It's drinkable, but not stellar.
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12/29/2010 - drwine2001 wrote:
All resiny American oak on the nose. Lightish body, some upfront black cherry fruit, but the oak overwhelms everything else, leading to a very dry, green, puckery finish. Not my favorite style of Rioja.
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9/28/2010 - spo wrote: 89 Points
Cranberry and strawberry fruit. Smoke, mineral, some chalkiness and spice. Structured but accessible, savory and sour.
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6/10/2010 - Hazeo wrote: 90 Points
A little harsh at first but the components integrated well with time. Slightly modern but I love
the quintessential old world leathery cherry, meaty savory tastes
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