Name: Ilurce
Variety: Tempranillo
Country: Rioja, Spain
Year: 2008
Price: $14
Bottles Finished: 1
Wine review: 88 points – Stephen Tanzer
Dark purple. Zesty, youthfully medicinal aromas of dark berries, licorice and cracked pepper. Juicy and fresh, with smooth texture and sweet cherry and spice flavors framed by dusty tannins. Finishes with a suggestion of slightly roasted fruits and good clinging persistence. Delivers a lot of power and richness for the money.
My review: YES! Fantastic selection, I would buy this bold wine anytime. This wine is left unfiltered, so watch for the sediment at the bottom. The nose pops with strength of red raspberry and even a sweetness of bubblegum. The palate is smokey, full of spice, and dusty tannins. My first sip almost cleared my nostrils, a wonderful surprise! Not everything should be clean-cut, some things a best left a little unfiltered, am I right, Vegas?
Rating:
Four of a Kind
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