695. Château Laville, Sauternes, 2001 
694. Château Sociando-Mallet, Cru Bourgeois Haut-Médoc, 2001 
693. Mas Amiel, Prestige 15 Ans d’Age Maury, NV (2006) 
692. Rey Fernando de Castilla, Antique Palo Cortado Sherry, NV (2012) 
691. Equipo Navazos, I Think Saca de Abril de 2012 En Rama Manzanilla Sherry, NV (2012) 
690. Château Lascombes, Chevalier de Lascombes Margaux, 2004 
£??; 14%
As a conference presentation thank you gift, not too bad. But ultimately a mid-range, modern-style Rioja, that was pleasant enough, but not radically inspiring. A touch of overripeness and slightly unbalanced fruit, plus medium length only, are the down-sides of this. Mid ruby / garnet, with a narrow rim. Black cherry & jam, with oak smoke and liquorice touches. Sweet, slightly alcoholic black cherry, laced with oaky, woody notes, blood and vanilla. Medium, slightly grainy tannins. Medium length.
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