Had I Edinburgh — 8 years ago
Marvelous bouquet after an hour in decanter. Meaty & gamey yet soft, very fine tannins. Done in a very traditional style. — 9 years ago
Traditional, complex, smoky Rioja. — 10 years ago
Really smooth. Vanilla spice, beautiful mouthfeel and cleansing finish. Nice 👌 — 6 years ago
Has a slight thickness in consistency. True honey sweetness that dances on the tastebuds refreshingly. My husband and I enjoy this wine very much. — 7 years ago
Great beer of Japan! At omiya, Japan. — 8 years ago
Delicious, light, and smooth! — 8 years ago
Traditional cabernet concentration, darker prune, tobacco violet cassis — 9 years ago
2004? Fantastic.
2005? Equally impressive.
2007? Similar flavor profile very good.
This is a favorite of mine - I've found this for as little as $20 for the 2005 & 2007, is a really incredible value. Classic Rioja style with nice fruit, this pairs with traditional Spanish cuisine and grilled foods. — 10 years ago
2004 vintage. Another beauty from this extremely traditional producer. Golden colour, intense bouquet with dried fruits, flowers (camomile), lemon peel, spices and a hint of bee wax. Beautifully balanced taste, profound and intense, with long finish. Amazing anachronistic wine with a value for money that is out of this world. — 7 years ago
Currants, castelvetranos, kale, dried mango wtf — 7 years ago
My son came over for dinner so I opened my last bottle! Beautiful Ruby red with an elegant bouquet of sweet berry fruits, subtle spice with earthy tones, a traditional Rioja. On the palate, the wine was silky smooth with layers of flavors, berry/cherry, tobacco, smoky cedar, dark fruit, vanilla spice, very well balanced with fine tannins and a clean structure ending with a nice lingering finish. Delicious! Still great with room to run. This wine shows potential aging well beyond 2020. I wish I had more! — 8 years ago
Really nice sparkles with a sort of citrus taste but not too sweet. — 8 years ago
If tar and rose petal are the stereotype, then I think I'm safe in calling this traditional. However, there's plenty of nuance in the layers and the style that make this special. An old leather-bound book, citrus peel, dried tarragon, and ripe strawberry. The finish is firm, but not without a lively and racy acidity. One of the better food wines I've had in a long while. — 9 years ago
That nose! — 9 years ago
Ed Tostanoski
Super traditional Barolo doing what it does. — 6 years ago