18-01-2015, 09:00 PM
Bodegas Ontañon Reserva 2004
“Subtle dusting of modernity. It has a wonderful sense of terroir that captures an image of deep, mineral-rich, unforced extract – nothing out of place or obtuse in any way. What sets this winery apart is their ability to harness a special piece of land in a medium-weight, regal style that is not afraid to stand up for what it believes in: a new definition of Rioja that finds just as much solace in today as it does in yesterday. The 2004 Reserva is Ontanon’s best foot forward and it is still priced at an entry level. With an even stronger Bordelaise backbone than the Crianza, this wine is built from the ground up - it brims with natural tannin and pure fruit that is just darn good to drink. With an alcohol level at barely 13%, this wine acts as a new pace car for the Rioja race. VERY HIGHLY RECOMMENDED for top value and an enticing blend of old and new – a terrific wine that should be tasted by fans of Pauillac and St. Estephe as well as the more restrained renditions of Priorat. Think La Rioja Alta meets Bard College and it will be something like Ontanon – on the one hand rambling/boisterous art culture and on the other, finely detailed elegance.”
(Jon Rimmerman)
“The 2004 Reserva is purple/black in color with a fragrant nose of pain grille, scorched earth, lavender, incense, and blackberry. Dense and concentrated on the palate, it has layers of fruit, succulent flavors, and a lengthy, fruit-filled finish. Give it 2-3 years to round out and drink it through 2019. - 90 points”
(The Wine Advocate)
91 points Wine & Spirits
Bright and youthful, this wine has the suppleness that comes with age, but it has yet to develop secondary aromas. The fruit is ripe red and tangy, with a pomegranate briskness to balance the oak. There’s a sweet, woodsy mushroom hint with a day of air, suggesting the complexity that will come with further age. Or enjoy it now with pata negra. (12/ 2011)
91 points Wine Spectator
This energetic red shows cranberry, licorice and cedar flavors carried across the palate by racy acidity, weaving spice, tobacco and leafy notes over light, firm tannins. Drink now through 2016. (8/ 2012)
90 points Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar
(95% Tempranillo and 5% Graciano): Deep, bright ruby. Smoky dark berries and licorice on the nose and palate, with floral pastille and cola notes adding complexity. At once ripe and energetic, providing very good palate coverage and a gently chewy texture. Finishes smooth and long, with a recurring licorice quality. This appears to be evolving slowly. (10/ 2011)
Mijn voorlaatste fles, ik heb er de laatste jaren één per jaar van gedronken en ik denk dat hem nu op zijn best is, niet echt herkenbaar als een Rioja, alles mooi versmolten, taste is er nog steeds, full body, beter wordt hij niet 91p
Alles hangt af van de kwaliteit en de prijs van de volgende jaargang maar het zou kunnen dat ik hem terug koop.
Grts
“Subtle dusting of modernity. It has a wonderful sense of terroir that captures an image of deep, mineral-rich, unforced extract – nothing out of place or obtuse in any way. What sets this winery apart is their ability to harness a special piece of land in a medium-weight, regal style that is not afraid to stand up for what it believes in: a new definition of Rioja that finds just as much solace in today as it does in yesterday. The 2004 Reserva is Ontanon’s best foot forward and it is still priced at an entry level. With an even stronger Bordelaise backbone than the Crianza, this wine is built from the ground up - it brims with natural tannin and pure fruit that is just darn good to drink. With an alcohol level at barely 13%, this wine acts as a new pace car for the Rioja race. VERY HIGHLY RECOMMENDED for top value and an enticing blend of old and new – a terrific wine that should be tasted by fans of Pauillac and St. Estephe as well as the more restrained renditions of Priorat. Think La Rioja Alta meets Bard College and it will be something like Ontanon – on the one hand rambling/boisterous art culture and on the other, finely detailed elegance.”
(Jon Rimmerman)
“The 2004 Reserva is purple/black in color with a fragrant nose of pain grille, scorched earth, lavender, incense, and blackberry. Dense and concentrated on the palate, it has layers of fruit, succulent flavors, and a lengthy, fruit-filled finish. Give it 2-3 years to round out and drink it through 2019. - 90 points”
(The Wine Advocate)
91 points Wine & Spirits
Bright and youthful, this wine has the suppleness that comes with age, but it has yet to develop secondary aromas. The fruit is ripe red and tangy, with a pomegranate briskness to balance the oak. There’s a sweet, woodsy mushroom hint with a day of air, suggesting the complexity that will come with further age. Or enjoy it now with pata negra. (12/ 2011)
91 points Wine Spectator
This energetic red shows cranberry, licorice and cedar flavors carried across the palate by racy acidity, weaving spice, tobacco and leafy notes over light, firm tannins. Drink now through 2016. (8/ 2012)
90 points Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar
(95% Tempranillo and 5% Graciano): Deep, bright ruby. Smoky dark berries and licorice on the nose and palate, with floral pastille and cola notes adding complexity. At once ripe and energetic, providing very good palate coverage and a gently chewy texture. Finishes smooth and long, with a recurring licorice quality. This appears to be evolving slowly. (10/ 2011)
Mijn voorlaatste fles, ik heb er de laatste jaren één per jaar van gedronken en ik denk dat hem nu op zijn best is, niet echt herkenbaar als een Rioja, alles mooi versmolten, taste is er nog steeds, full body, beter wordt hij niet 91p
Alles hangt af van de kwaliteit en de prijs van de volgende jaargang maar het zou kunnen dat ik hem terug koop.
Grts
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, hopelijk laat ik deze niet te lang liggen .
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