Bricking and possibly a bit over the hill, but still had nice aroma and fruit with some of the characteristics of age. This was nice, and especially good since I got some in a bargain bin for $13
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Brick red with very slight browning around the edges. Vegetal and pencil shaving notes along with a bit of alcohol on the nose. Alcohol blows off with a bit of air. Ripe strawberries, blackberries, and cedar on the palette. Smooth with just a bit of tannin. Pleasant, long finish. Nice aged Rioja. I'd say it has a bit of life (maybe 2-3 years?) still left if stored well.
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6/30/2013 - Larry&Ron Likes this wine:
Drank w/Antonio at Bodega. Wine is going downhill rather fast.
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4/24/2011 - winepog wrote: 90 Points
Bricking and possibly a bit over the hill, but still had nice aroma and fruit with some of the characteristics of age. This was nice, and especially good since I got some in a bargain bin for $13
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1/30/2010 - cliffo41 wrote: 83 Points
Initially a little tight, but it opened up in about 30 minutes. I've certainly had better Riojas; was hoping for more complexity from a '96 reserve.
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6/5/2009 - kkleg wrote: 89 Points
Brick red with very slight browning around the edges. Vegetal and pencil shaving notes along with a bit of alcohol on the nose. Alcohol blows off with a bit of air. Ripe strawberries, blackberries, and cedar on the palette. Smooth with just a bit of tannin. Pleasant, long finish. Nice aged Rioja. I'd say it has a bit of life (maybe 2-3 years?) still left if stored well.
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5/2/2008 - gordoyflaca wrote: 92 Points
This was good. Needs time to open up, and then a nice aged rioja. Smoked nuts, dark red fruits, saddle leather. Great nose.
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