http://www.vinsrare.com/spain-wine-55.htmlVins Rare - The finest selection of rare wines.enWed, 22 May 2013 15:50:20 UTCWed, 22 May 2013 15:50:20 UTC120http://www.vinsrare.com/2004-alion-fine.wine-2176.html<font face="Verdana" size="1">Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, Feb 2008</font><br> <font size="-1" face="Verdana">Bodegas Alion was started by the renowned estate of Vega Sicilia in 1991. Grapes are sourced from vineyards next to the winery and from Vega Sicilia's own vineyards at Valbuena. Eighteen hectares of Tinto Fino (Tempranillo) form the actual Alion estate. The 2004 Alion is inky purple-colored with an alluring perfume of toasty oak, lavender, violets, mineral, blackberry, and blueberry compote. This is followed by a <b>full-bodied, rich, opulent, wine with incipient complexity, and notes of licorice, mocha, and espresso emerging on the palate. </b>The lengthy finish is pure and persistent. Give it 3-5 years in the cellar and drink it through 2025. <span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;"> 96 points</span></font> <p> <font face="Verdana" size="1">Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar, July/Aug 2008</font><br> <font size="-1" face="Verdana">($90) Saturated red. Fresh strawberry and raspberry aromas are complemented by subtle Indian spice and mineral qualities. <b>Really shows its fruit on the palate today, offering vivid red berries, blackberry and candied.</b> Tannins make a brief appearance on the finish but are subsumed by the energetic fruit. I've no doubt that this will repay cellaring but it wouldn't be infanticide to drink a bottle now. <span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;"> 92 points</span></font> </p>Sun, 29 Aug 2010 12:16:20 UTChttp://www.vinsrare.com/2004-alion-fine.wine-2176.htmlhttp://www.vinsrare.com/2004-clos-figueres-clos-figueres-fine.wine-2591.htmlThe 2004 Clos Figueres, from the vineyard's older vines, is a knockout starting with its saturated purple color, intense nose of vanilla, spice box, blackberries and blueberry liqueur, and layered, concentrated flavors. Full-bodied, with ripe tannins and a very long finish, this showy effort should evolve splendidly for 5-7 years and drink well for 10-15 years thereafter. Wine Advocate 93<br /><br />Sales rep brought this wine by the other day - tremendous body with great balance.  Knock out nose.  Tasted too good not to buy...<span style="font-style: italic;">Vins Rare</span><br />Thu, 28 Jan 2010 18:37:23 UTChttp://www.vinsrare.com/2004-clos-figueres-clos-figueres-fine.wine-2591.html