
93POINTS
17¼/20







Telmo Rodriguez Matallana 2004
Ribera del Duero, Castilla-Leon, SpainThe Rodriguez tempranillo pinnacle is made from old vines grown at high altitude. Peppery, floral, cherry kirsch, orange, vanilla, tobacco, meaty, smoky, resin, licorice, rooty, curry, cardamom aromas. Rich, ripe, round and dry but elegant with grainy tannins and very good acidity balance. Youthful orange, mineral, cherry jam, plum, licorice, resin, coffee, vanilla, spicy cardamom and tobacco flavours. Very warm but fresh, intense, elegant and fruity in the finish. Needs 3-5 years to soften the grainy tannins but this refined red wineTasted: 28 March 2008Tasted by: Anthony Gismondi and Stuart TobePrices:ON | $133.00 | 750ml |
Grape: Tempranillo/Tinto Fino/Tinta del Toro/Aragonez