This is the message I got Friday from our excited Winemaker in Chief (who now has his own Bodega in Rioja...)

Hey boss!

Not bad for a beginner!

J-MS (FAV WMKR)

Robert M Parker

Wine Advocate

Altos R Tempranillo 2008: 88 puntos

Drink: 2010 - 2013

"The unoaked 2008 Altos R Tempranillo is a bright crimson color with a fruity, black cherry-scented nose. Forward, spicy, and friendly, it is a tasty Tempranillo for drinking over the next 3 years."

Altos de Rioja Crianza 2006: 89 puntos

Drink: 2012 – 2018

"The 2006 Altos R Crianza spent 12 months in barrel. Medium purple with an expressive nose of cedar, Asian spices, and balsamic, on the palate it displays some minerality, plenty of concentrated fruit, and a few years of aging potential. Drink it from 2012 to 2018."

Altos R Reserva 2004: 91 puntos

Drink: 2013 - 2024

"The 2004 Altos R Reserva spent 24 months in French oak. It offers up an impressive perfume of pain grille, pencil lead, lavender, and black cherry. Spicy, rich, and layered on the palate along with some elegance, it is a fine example of the great 2004 vintage in Rioja. Drink it from 2013 to 2024."

Altos Pigeage 2007: 89 puntos

Drink: 2010 - 2013

"The 2007 Altos R Pigeage is made up of 90% Tempranillo and 10% Graciano aged for 15 months in French oak. Purple/black-colored, it displays a brooding nose of cedar, spice box, violets, and black fruits. Dense on the palate with noticeable minerality making an appearance, it has enough structure and fruit to evolve for another 2-3 years."

'Puntos' is the same as 'points' no?

Well worth a try while we still have the 20% discount on Riojas.

Jean-Marc has worked for us for twenty years nearly (and still tells girls he's only 30) so consider these wines as really almost 'our own'!

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