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1996 Rioja Reserva Marques de Cacares, wanted something a little different-special tonight. Opened up early bright, good red color, tannins left just a little edge on the teeth The nose is a bit closed but there are some of the heavier aspects lurking on the finish, looking forward to dinner in 2 hours. It is our 12th anniversary, that night we had quail at Goodfellows in Minneapolis accompanied by some Merlot by the glbutt that defied description. Tonight lamb chops, Australian, tender maybe, and I am not making this up, as tender as I have ever had, thank you Costco garnished by a rub of thyme and garlic. At this point it is a toss up whether the wine or the chops were the best part of dinner, I will take my time deciding, meanwhile, the wine, oh yes, by dinner the nose was definitely with us, ripe ripe strawberries, that chewy leathery texture and by the end of dinner the tannins were completely gone with just a soft soft velvet finish that I just made complete with a piece of Lindt 70% dark chocolate. Take me now I am complete. The good news, I have another bottle. -- Joseph Coulter Cruises and Vacations
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