Gabriella
2007 Baigorri Maceración Carbónica - Spain, La Rioja, La Rioja Alavesa, Rioja (7/9/2008) Dark and clean mulberry red in color with a medium cherry rim. Big aromatic nose with lush dark berry aromas wrapped in a fresh notes of clove and red rose. Beware as this wine shows a definite bite in the mouth, like chewing on a raw black peppers. This slowly chills to show more mineral and slate notes with a nice lingering mulberry and stewed cranberry finish. Albeit a little acrid, with a little air, I think this wine has some potential. 3.5/5
Ryan
2007 Baigorri Maceración Carbónica - Spain, La Rioja, La Rioja Alavesa, Rioja (7/9/2008) Bright red color on this wine with a nose that fresh and alive. Really enjoy it when a wine opens like this right away with some complexity. Sour cherry with a bit of funk, and a lightly stewed quality. In the mouth that freshness carries through with a great big acidity. Light acridness on the finish combines with a ton of minerals, while the fresh cherry fruit plays second fiddle. Still a touch of carbonic on it, but overall a simple fresh wine. Probably great with a slice of deep dish! 3.5/5
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