Entering its drinking window, for a modern Rioja this is somewhat restrained. While still a blockbuster to be dunk with beef galore, it has a cool & smoky side to it also, that lifts it from the crowd of boring big boys. Will keep, but if you like fruit, there is no sin in drinking it now.
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Big and bold new world style Rioja. Powerful nose of red ripe fruits with some spice, vanilla and a hint of cigar. Chewy yet polished tannins. Hefty price tag though.
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Excellent dark fruit. Very big and balanced wine. Pop & pour, but wish it had decanted for hours. Nowhere near ready to drink yet, save this one for at least 3 more years.
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12/14/2016 - beatles wrote: 91 Points
Entering its drinking window, for a modern Rioja this is somewhat restrained. While still a blockbuster to be dunk with beef galore, it has a cool & smoky side to it also, that lifts it from the crowd of boring big boys. Will keep, but if you like fruit, there is no sin in drinking it now.
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7/20/2015 - Biglama Likes this wine: 92 Points
power wijn, modern, kracht, maakt heel veel indruk, wel een echte eetwijn
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6/7/2014 - xena Likes this wine: 92 Points
Excellent with bbq ribs
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11/7/2011 - yayinski wrote: 93 Points
Big and bold new world style Rioja. Powerful nose of red ripe fruits with some spice, vanilla and a hint of cigar. Chewy yet polished tannins. Hefty price tag though.
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9/2/2011 - KingSlacker999 wrote: 94 Points
Excellent dark fruit. Very big and balanced wine. Pop & pour, but wish it had decanted for hours. Nowhere near ready to drink yet, save this one for at least 3 more years.
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