Columbia county 2.0: end of a meal, nightcap of sorts. So so perfumed with dill & vanilla & tree sap, as if Willy Wonka decided to get into winemaking. Really just lived for a while breathing this in. On palate it’s remarkably agile & light, even though the body of red fruits is firmly medium boned. No signs of decay or slowing down- even the cork was perfect-easily can go on another several decades ( it feels). God what a treat.
Columbia county 2.0: end of a meal, nightcap of sorts. So so perfumed with dill & vanilla & tree sap, as if Willy Wonka decided to get into winemaking. Really just lived for a while breathing this in. On palate it’s remarkably agile & light, even though the body of red fruits is firmly medium boned. No signs of decay or slowing down- even the cork was perfect-easily can go on another several decades ( it feels). God what a treat.
Jan 28th, 2023
Ready to go. Elegant, soft structure and extremely aromatic. Notes of dill, vanilla, dried plums, and tobacco. Color shows age development and nose has some tertiary qualities but will cellar well for next 10+ years
Ready to go. Elegant, soft structure and extremely aromatic. Notes of dill, vanilla, dried plums, and tobacco. Color shows age development and nose has some tertiary qualities but will cellar well for next 10+ years
Jun 28th, 2018
Decanted for an hour, this was intensely aromatic with a complex melange of flavors--vanilla, figs, cherries, green olives, tobacco leaf, cinnamon, and chalky dust--while staying light on its feet with refreshing acidity, resolved, silky tannins, and medium body. Even at this price, I'd call this a value.
Decanted for an hour, this was intensely aromatic with a complex melange of flavors--vanilla, figs, cherries, green olives, tobacco leaf, cinnamon, and chalky dust--while staying light on its feet with refreshing acidity, resolved, silky tannins, and medium body. Even at this price, I'd call this a value.
5 people found it helpfulJan 18th, 2015
2004. Drink now if you're impatient. It's delicious. But drink in 10 years if you're a better man than I.
2004. Drink now if you're impatient. It's delicious. But drink in 10 years if you're a better man than I.
4 people found it helpfulOct 18th, 2015
Wow! Velvet, dark currants, mocha, caramel, dark chocolate, saddle-wood, underbrush, gravel, stones & elegance that only happens with this much time forward. Round acidity and beautiful balance and finish.
Stupidly good with our Tri-tip!!!
Photos of; my visits to Bodega La Rioja, their well backlit tasting bar, outside patio and large oak barrels that were assembled inside the Bodega more than 100 years ago...they’re that big and have required many repairs over the years.
Wow! Velvet, dark currants, mocha, caramel, dark chocolate, saddle-wood, underbrush, gravel, stones & elegance that only happens with this much time forward. Round acidity and beautiful balance and finish.
Stupidly good with our Tri-tip!!!
Photos of; my visits to Bodega La Rioja, their well backlit tasting bar, outside patio and large oak barrels that were assembled inside the Bodega more than 100 years ago...they’re that big and have required many repairs over the years.
1 person found it helpfulJan 11th, 2020
Let it breathe, excellent.
Let it breathe, excellent.
1 person found it helpfulNov 13th, 2015
Simply gorgeous. Drank at Arzak Restaurant in San Sebastián.
Simply gorgeous. Drank at Arzak Restaurant in San Sebastián.
1 person found it helpfulOct 22nd, 2015
Who loves old school Rioja? I do, I do! 2004, a baby.
Who loves old school Rioja? I do, I do! 2004, a baby.
1 person found it helpfulFeb 23rd, 2015
Red wine of the night for sure. Beautiful, classic Rioja made in the traditional style. This could last another 20 years and be just as gorgeous.
Red wine of the night for sure. Beautiful, classic Rioja made in the traditional style. This could last another 20 years and be just as gorgeous.
Oct 31st, 2016
Out of a magnum. Good but not as good as the 2005 the night before.
Out of a magnum. Good but not as good as the 2005 the night before.
Aug 17th, 2016
La Rioja, Spain
