Mary H

9.0

Mary had this 5 days ago

Mary H

9.3

The definition of aging gracefully; astoundingly lifted and perfectly clean flavor. The weight is extraordinarily light for rioja, solid but not rough, with delicate dried fruit, raisin, spice, leather. No harshness or bitterness, not overtly acidic but enough that just disappears into the background. Medium-long finish. Decanted rapidly for ~30 minutes allowed some of the cellar funk to blow off. — 5 days ago

Mary H

9.1

Similar to magnum but grassier and less rich. — a month ago

Mary H

9.0

Beautiful cherry vanilla aroma but a drier, savory, mineral-forward flavor. Reminded me a lot of a cru Beaujolais like Morgon. — 5 days ago

Mary H

8.9

The nose has a petrol-y, mineral, onion-y aroma that blows off after a little bit. Muted red fruit, black pepper, short finish. — 5 days ago

Mary H

9.1

Magnum. Fine bubbles, richer fruit than 2013 vintage, rosy/lychee fruit. Less depth on the finish. — a month ago

Mary H

9.2

Punchy crowpleaser: heavy, almost syrupy body with strong, bold flavors of oaky vanilla, ripe black cherry, and cinnamon spice. Smooth and round mouthfeel. Not terribly complex but a joy to drink. — 5 days ago

Mary H

9.1

Mary had this 5 days ago

Mary H

8.9

Mary had this a month ago

Mary H

9.3

Magnum pour decanted was my favorite. Really hits with a punch of acid off the bat - pomelo, green citrus, hint of mushroom. Very fine bubbles, cinnamon roll glaze creaminess. Non-decanted version was more bitter, more grapefruit zest and pith. 70% pinot noir, 30% chardonnay - though the color was quite light and leaned straw with just a hint of pink. — a month ago