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In what La Rioja Alta considers the greatest years (there have been three to date

The 2004 Cristal is 60% Pinot Noir and 40% Chardonnay

for what I have previously found to be an excellent Pomerol is evolving into a showstopper

ginger and crème caramel notes

Otherwise the dense

Alvaro Palacios, Priorat Ermita other_regions_italy In what La Rioja AltaGlass staining ruby. Heady, complex scents of candied dark berries, incense, potpourri and smoky minerals, with a sexy vanilla nuance in the background. Juicy, penetrating and pure, with superb clarity and power to the black raspberry and boysenberry flavors. The floral element comes back strong on the mineral driven finish, which lingers with outstanding tenacity, velvety tannins and echoing sweet blue fruit. Josh Raynolds