Picture speaks more than the wine.
Picture speaks more than the wine.
Oct 23rd, 2017This is the current release. I don’t know a lot about Spanish wines. I know this is this banging.
This is the current release. I don’t know a lot about Spanish wines. I know this is this banging.
Oct 23rd, 2017
Excellent nose which displays stature and balance. On the palette, lots of cherries with regal tannins. A little pricey, but very enjoyable, and will last for years - best of the bunch today
Excellent nose which displays stature and balance. On the palette, lots of cherries with regal tannins. A little pricey, but very enjoyable, and will last for years - best of the bunch today
1 person found it helpfulMar 25th, 2017
Most likely over decanted this bottle a little bit. Deep garnet red with a mix of ruby too. Layered nose with dark cocoa, a little herbaceous and herbal. Solid acidity and medium tannins (6.5/10). Well integrated with dried red cherries, tobacco, a touch dark, earthy and a little forest floor. Medium bodied and medium plus to long finish. Drink till 2025.
Most likely over decanted this bottle a little bit. Deep garnet red with a mix of ruby too. Layered nose with dark cocoa, a little herbaceous and herbal. Solid acidity and medium tannins (6.5/10). Well integrated with dried red cherries, tobacco, a touch dark, earthy and a little forest floor. Medium bodied and medium plus to long finish. Drink till 2025.
Apr 29th, 2017
Took about an hour to open up. After that, fantastic!
Took about an hour to open up. After that, fantastic!
Jul 4th, 2025Still my favorite Rioja!
Mar 22nd, 2022
2021/2. This bottle felt younger and a bit more reserved - darker and deeper. The traditional Rioja oak was also more noticeable, with that hint of cheese. But there was still plenty of fruit to go along with it, as well - there’s plenty to enjoy now
2021/2. This bottle felt younger and a bit more reserved - darker and deeper. The traditional Rioja oak was also more noticeable, with that hint of cheese. But there was still plenty of fruit to go along with it, as well - there’s plenty to enjoy now
Feb 7th, 20212021/1. This bottle was especially bright and open, with layers of juicy red berry fruit.
2021/1. This bottle was especially bright and open, with layers of juicy red berry fruit.
Feb 7th, 20212020 fall. Still rather dark and dense, but after opening with the oak, it opens up over several hours to reveal layered fruit. Still very young, of course, but very enjoyable with a little patience
2020 fall. Still rather dark and dense, but after opening with the oak, it opens up over several hours to reveal layered fruit. Still very young, of course, but very enjoyable with a little patience
Dec 23rd, 2020
Grass, brambles and bark. A magnum that we drank in Mallorca.
Grass, brambles and bark. A magnum that we drank in Mallorca.
Jul 31st, 2020
La Rioja, Spain
