by Daniel Rogov » Wed Aug 12, 2009 3:26 pm
Tom, Hi....
Following is my most recent tasting note for the wine in question.
Best
Rogov
Vega Sicilia, Bodegas y Vinedos Alion, Alion, Ribera del Duero, 2003: A good wine, even a very good wine but not up to the anticipated Alion standards. Full-bodied, with gripping tannins and generous spicy wood that seem to object to integrating and only slowly opening to reveal currant, black cherry and cola aromas and flavors, those on a background of minted chocolate. Drink now-2014. Score 89. (Re-tasted 17 Oct 2008)