• 2001 Finca Allende Rioja Calvario - Spain, La Rioja, Rioja (4/23/2006)
  WIML93,WA95,WS92
  
  Tasted April 23, 2006 at Winetexs’ home in Austin, TX. Opened and decanted then double decanted back into the bottle for serving about 30 minutes before serving in a Riedel (I believe) Cabernet glass provided by Winetex. Dark garnet color in the glass, clear hue throughout. Nose of melted licorice, spice box. Black currants and some sandlewood. Flavors of black berries, licorice and chewy black currants. Previously rated at 91 and 92 points we’re upping this tasting to 93 points. At the $50.99 a bottle I paid for this upon release I consider the value to be recommended. (93 pts.)

• 2001 Finca Allende Rioja Calvario - Spain, La Rioja, Rioja (4/23/2006)
  
  This might have been my red WOTN. It didn't taste like any Tempranillo wine I've had in the past with an overwhelming licorice nose and licorice taste throughout. It had a very long finish with currants on the exit. Absolutely tasty wine! I'm not sure I would have any idea of the its origin had it been served blind. This one goes on my buy list if available. (93 pts.)

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Good to hear about this wine WIML/Winetex, I have a couple each of the 2001 and 2000 vintages. I'm assuming these are holders, or are they drinkers?

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