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Oswaldo Costa wrote:1997 La Rioja Alta Gran Reserva 904 13.0%
Tim York wrote:At this very moment, there is a discussion on the UK Wine-Pages under the heading Rioja "renaissance" where 1997 is described as a "weak vintage" and the 904 as lacking in substance or words to that effect![]()
Oswaldo Costa wrote:1997 La Rioja Alta Gran Reserva 904 13.0%
I'm not a dill fan and have been moving away from oak, especially American, but there's an exception to every rule, and this is it. Oodles of telltale dill vanilla, mellow and smoky, bypass reason and make a beeline to the hypothalamus. On sipping, first sensation is an involuntary urge to smile. Caramba! Delicious fruit, keen acidity, in exquisite balance. Well integrated tannins humming softly in the background. It's slim yet muscular, with the poise of a highly trained dancer. How can something so powerful be so light on its feet? It wags a finger at former colonies and says “children, this is how it’s done.”
Joan Miró, Spanish Dancer, 1927
Bob Parsons Alberta. wrote:WTN: `03 Marques de Riscal Reserva.
Matt Richman wrote: * 1981 R. López de Heredia Rioja Gran Reserva Viña Bosconia - Spain, La Rioja, La Rioja Alta, Rioja
Soft, light & sweet. Light bodied with dense black core. Delicate, aromatic. Like an old Barolo.
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Bob Parsons Alberta. wrote:WTN: `03 Marques de Riscal Reserva.
R Cabrera wrote:I bought a couple of very good '85 904s at excellent closeout price at Chambers about 3 months ago. Wines were in good shape. I'll check out their website.
Perhaps, pending your next availability in NYC, we can gather some interests from the folks and do a Spanish or sub-region (Rioja? Ribera DD? or both?) tasting dinner. Just le me know.
Ramon
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