1996 Vega Sicilia Valbuena 5
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Score 15.5/20 · Drink 2003, Jancis Robinson MW, Oct 2003
Strong animal, wet fur notes on the nose. Very marked tannins and dry, rustic finish. (JR)
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16/20
Jancis Robinson MW
90
90/100
Stephen Tanzer, Vinous
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90 points
Stephen Tanzer, Vinous
Score 90/100 · Stephen Tanzer, Vinous
Dark ruby-red. Spicier, fresher aromas of slightly roasted plum, redcurrant, smoky oak, iron and beefsteak tomato. Dense and quite oak-spicy in the mouth, with a lusher texture than the '95 as well as a more solid spine of acidity. Also much longer on the finish, which features palate-caressing, fine tannins.
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Vega Sicilia
Vega Sicilia is undoubtably Spain’s most famous winery; a true icon in fine wine with a history dating back to 1864.
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