ON-50567 QC-12278296

Viña Herminia Excelsus 2009

Rioja (Tempranillo) Rioja (Tempranillo)
Rioja, Spain

$23.95 (50567)

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June 21, 2014

Critic Reviews (1)

Sara d'Amato
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Sara d'Amato

A lush texture is inviting but this Rioja is certainly beginning to show some maturity. Notes of fig, prune, cedar,...

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Community Reviews (3)

Adam G
Adam G

Excellent, tasted Jun 2014

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Henri-Paul Benard
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David Brodati, DipWSET
David Brodati, DipWSET

This wine is definitely showing its age. Aromas of dark stewed and dried fruit, prune, fig, iodine, leather and baking spice. On the palate there's bitterness, and savoury characteristics like teriyaki. Tannins are still present but smooth out with air. Some alcohol heat. Ok length. A bit past it's prime so drink now. August 2014.

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