Winery - Bodegas Faustino
* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
This Rioja rose displays a full bouquet of rose petal, spice and the slightly meaty element that Tempranillo so often shows. No White Zinfandel, this is a fairly lean and dry wine with spicy notes, a decent match for hors d’oeuvres or light meals.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Mature but not even close to expiring, with cola, root beer, tree bark and leather on the bouquet. Fairly acidic, which is why it has so much verve at 10+ years. Flavors of dried cherry, raspberry and citrus peel are classic in their attack. Very good in an Old World way. Imported by Palm Bay Imports.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Browning and maturing, but still showing a ton of life and kick. This traditional-style wine is mildly roasted on the nose, with touches of leather, latex and other firm aromas. The palate is nice, with dry raspberry and cherry flavors finishing with power and length. Solid and respectable, but not something you’d label as special. Drink now–2014.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Starts with soft, waxy aromas that bring to mind mild candles. It’s a typical Rioja Viura in that it plays background music rather than pounding away. The palate delivers papaya, green banana and almond, while the finish is healthy and feels right.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Earth, leather and tomato are accents to the dry, lean bouquet. The wine is expectedly juicy and tight, with snappy raspberry and cherry flavors. It shows clean lines and an unbreakable personality; elegant, juicy and firm. Drink now–2009.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Faustino VII is a consistent, no-brainer type of Rioja. The fruit is soft and earthy, with backdrop aromas of marzipan and flowers. Flavors of red apple skins and strawberry are fleshy, while the finish is simple but pleasant.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
With its dried-cherry and rose-petal aromas and flavors, this beautiful, mature red is every bit the equivalent of a fine, older Bordeaux or Burgundy. Cumin and cinnamon show on the palate and the refined finish is lovely, with anise and white pepper accents.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Deep, sweet dark-cherry fruit forms a solid foundation for this impressive wine. There’s a touch of menthol oak on the nose; plenty of leather and earth accents in the mouth, coupled with good acidity, keep the palate complex and lively. Finishes long, with full—but not harsh—tannins. Editors’ Choice.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Beautifully balanced, this shows all the positive attributes of mature Rioja. Though 30 years old, it is still very alive, with deep sweet fruit that wears tobacco and meat accents. Anise accents the ultrasmooth palate. Full of complex flavors, with a lingering finish.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Sweet cherry and dried-rose notes on the nose are offset by some noticeable barnyardy scents. Elegant, but less generous on the palate and decidedly drier than the much older 1970, this finishes with dry tannins.
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