1996 Rioja Reserva Glorioso, Bodegas Palacio
Appearance: medium red purple, slightly orange rim.
Nose: strawberries, vanilla, chutney (at least a slight caramelized onion smell), American oak, sweet tobacco, even mincemeat.
Palate: medium acidity, medium alcohol, sweet and aromatic tasting; strawberries and red cherry, good weight, light softened tannins. Good length.
Conclusion: certainly within its drinking phase, but from a year good enough to age for a little while longer if necessary. Rioja goes extremely well with roast pork (as this bottle did).
Rating: 17/20
Appearance: medium red purple, slightly orange rim.
Nose: strawberries, vanilla, chutney (at least a slight caramelized onion smell), American oak, sweet tobacco, even mincemeat.
Palate: medium acidity, medium alcohol, sweet and aromatic tasting; strawberries and red cherry, good weight, light softened tannins. Good length.
Conclusion: certainly within its drinking phase, but from a year good enough to age for a little while longer if necessary. Rioja goes extremely well with roast pork (as this bottle did).
Rating: 17/20
Labels: 1996, Bodegas Palacio, red, Reserva, Rioja, Spain, Tempranillo
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