bodegas y vinedos alion 1999 [ribera del duero]ruby, thrown a crust; plum, mushroom, hint of shellac/brett ... did not detract, hurray!, damp oak, smoke, cedar; rich sweet plum, mineral; still heaps of firm tannins with balancing acidity ... nice; tight/youthful; medium bodied; longish; has the structure and fruit to go further; 13.5%; currently, decant for at least 45 mins; great stuff; BANG! see younger one
at least merseyside fairies ended up ahead of us this season ... to the scouser who went missing this arvo ... salut ...
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