Hmmm... Definitely past peak. Massive barnyard nose that subsided only a little after an hour in the decanter. All fruit is gone, unless you count prunes and raisins. Yet, it's unique to experience the tertiary notes of cola, old leather, soil, and Porto. It's drinkable. I will try my best to optimize the pairing over the next few bottles.
90 points
Hmmm... Definitely past peak. Massive barnyard nose that subsided only a little after an hour in the decanter. All fruit is gone, unless you count prunes and raisins. Yet, it's unique to experience the tertiary notes of cola, old leather, soil, and Porto. It's drinkable. I will try my best to optimize the pairing over the next few bottles.
90 points
Apr 8th, 2022
natural, comfortable wine. Like staying at Granny's house and she's serving you her jam platter.
natural, comfortable wine. Like staying at Granny's house and she's serving you her jam platter.
Oct 7th, 2021
Barnyard funk, tobacco, leather, and cherry pie on the nose. The palate displays dark cherry, cranberry, raspberry jam, leather, tobacco, cola, cedar, and coconut. Medium body, medium plus acid, medium plus tannins, and medium plus alcohol. Medium plus finish with enough tertiary stuff going on that I think this 2004 vintage should be drunk now.
Barnyard funk, tobacco, leather, and cherry pie on the nose. The palate displays dark cherry, cranberry, raspberry jam, leather, tobacco, cola, cedar, and coconut. Medium body, medium plus acid, medium plus tannins, and medium plus alcohol. Medium plus finish with enough tertiary stuff going on that I think this 2004 vintage should be drunk now.
Jun 29th, 2024
Oaky, Smoky, smooth, pairs well with truffle cheese, smoked meats, and dark chocolate.
Oaky, Smoky, smooth, pairs well with truffle cheese, smoked meats, and dark chocolate.
Dec 24th, 2023
Medium ruby-garnet in color.
Aromas of barnyard, forest floor, leather
Dry. Flavors of red fruit, tomato leaf, leather, barnyard, dried cherry. Rich, firm tannins.
Intensity: 4/5
Complexity: 5/5
Balance: 4/5
Finish: 5/5
Medium ruby-garnet in color.
Aromas of barnyard, forest floor, leather
Dry. Flavors of red fruit, tomato leaf, leather, barnyard, dried cherry. Rich, firm tannins.
Intensity: 4/5
Complexity: 5/5
Balance: 4/5
Finish: 5/5
Jun 20th, 2023
La Rioja Alta, La Rioja, Spain
