Gabriella
2003 Baigorri Fermentado en Barrica – Spain, La Rioja, La Rioja Alavesa, Rioja (7/09/2008) Florescent honey yellow in color with a medium hue. On the nose, gentle waves of honeycomb, banana, peach custard and lemon zest are followed by more subtle notes of vanilla and cream. Intense acidity right near the front of the mouth, ebbing into a lush, juicy mouthfeel with a long, creamy finish of vanilla, honey and lemon. Don’t be surprised if you get a little kick on the finish, as a result of the clove or nutmeg influence. My only wish is that the acidity were better integrated into the wine.3.5/5
Ryan
2003 Baigorri Fermentado en Barrica – Spain, La Rioja, La Rioja Alavesa, Rioja (7/09/2008)Bright golden yellow in color with a nose full of butter, orange rind, banana, musty honey notes and lightly oxidative qualities. Creamy in the mouth with full mouthfeel and medium acidity. Lush and welcoming, the wine shows it’s barrel influence, with light vanilla notes, some clove like spice, and peach/nectarine notes. A good wine that is mature and would pair well with heartier fish dishes. 3.5/5
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