I've had several bottles of this, which have all been excellent and as this is the last, I thought I should make some notes. Big nose of nettles, marmalade and figs. Balanced mouth of blueberries, plums and castelveltrano olives. Good length finish of lacquer, vanilla, chocolate orange and cardamom. This still held up after a day or two so I believe it will last another 10 years but sadly won't find out from this batch of bottles. Incidentally, tried the 2010 and it was disappointing in comparison. I can't believe this is a crianza.
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Gorgeous fruit, smoke, and tobacco on the nose. Decanting for a couple of hours brings out the depth of this wine. This is a beautiful, classic tempranillo riojano. A superb value. The mouthfeel has great fruit with gripping tannins and acidity.
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8/22/2017 - tenorselbow wrote: 91 Points
I've had several bottles of this, which have all been excellent and as this is the last, I thought I should make some notes. Big nose of nettles, marmalade and figs. Balanced mouth of blueberries, plums and castelveltrano olives. Good length finish of lacquer, vanilla, chocolate orange and cardamom. This still held up after a day or two so I believe it will last another 10 years but sadly won't find out from this batch of bottles. Incidentally, tried the 2010 and it was disappointing in comparison. I can't believe this is a crianza.
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1/22/2013 - Michael Rafferty Likes this wine: 83 Points
Good rioja for the money. Needs to breathe for a little while before drinking.
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12/28/2011 - CabralesUSA wrote: 83 Points
Traditional Rioja crianza, good value for an everyday wine.
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2/24/2011 - TastesGoodToMe Likes this wine: 83 Points
Good tempranillo rioja for the money. Will buy again.
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12/30/2010 - noshooz wrote: 90 Points
Gorgeous fruit, smoke, and tobacco on the nose. Decanting for a couple of hours brings out the depth of this wine. This is a beautiful, classic tempranillo riojano. A superb value. The mouthfeel has great fruit with gripping tannins and acidity.
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