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Museum 2004 Real Reserva Tinto del Pais (Cigales)
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Purple and dense, with generous aromas of toasty oak, dark fruit and violet-like flowers. It’s big and young, but well-knit. There is a ton of black-fruit flavor, admirable tannic grab, overall balance and length. Maybe it’s not a mind-blower, but as Cigales seeks to achieve prime standing, wines like this will only help. Drink now through 2012.
— M.S.
(4/1/2009)
Museum 2003 Real Reserva Tinto del Pais (Cigales)
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- $25
One of the Cigales region’s big new wineries, Museum seems to be getting on track. This wine, from a very hot year, is composed, rich and in good balance. It has a slight baked character that’s offset by almond candy, black cherry and toast notes. Black plum is the lead flavor, with coffee and molasses providing a rich background. Drink now and over the next two years.
— M.S.
(4/1/2009)
Museum 2005 Tinto del Pais (Cigales)
- $17
A very good wine from Cigales that opens with dark cherry, char and tar, minerality and rustic leather and herb aromas that aren’t 100% laboratory clean. The palate has snap and flavors of herbal berry and cherry, while the finish is drying and crisply tannic. A food-friendly wine that’s ready to drink.
— M.S.
(11/1/2010)
Museum 2005 Real Reserva Tempranillo (Cigales)
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Spunky up front, with lighter-framed cherry, raspberry and graphite scents as well as a touch of grassy green. The palate is firm and certainly not soft, with lightly herbal red berry, mocha and tobacco flavors. Both sweet and spicy on a crisp, acid-driven finish. Drink now.
— M.S.
(12/15/2011)
Museum 2001 Real Reserva Tempranillo (Cigales)
- $24
Gets off the blocks with Middle Eastern spice notes of cumin and curry, but later on open-cut wood and vanilla take over. Bold cherry, blackberry and black olive flavors are solid, while the mouthfeel is tannic and rowdy. Possibly too grabby for some, but if you like Tempranillo taken to the extreme this might be your ticket. Imported by Frederick Wildman & Sons, Ltd.
— M.S.
(4/1/2006)
Museum 2003 Crianza Tinto del Pais (Cigales)
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- $18
Amid all the big, dark wines coming out of Spain, it’s sometimes nice to see a lighter-styled, old-school example such as this. The color is brick, while the nose is light, leathery and dosed with cranberry and raspberry. The feel is fresh and lively, with fresh-fruit flavors, tomato leaf and a touch of vanilla and spicy oak. Definitely a wine to drink now.
— M.S.
(4/1/2009)
Museum 2004 Crianza Tinto del Pais (Cigales)
- $21
Baked berry, earth and black tea aromas give this wine a solid opening, while the mouthfeel is gritty but honest. Flavors of brown sugar and lightly baked berry fruit indicate the warmth and stony soils of Cigales, while the finish hints at cassis liqueur. Drink now before it fades.
— M.S.
(4/1/2010)
Museum 2002 Real Reserva Tempranillo (Cigales)
- $25
Round up front, with solid fruit aromas mixed with oak and vanilla. In the mouth, it features bold cherry and raspberry flavors supported by zesty acidity and bold tannins. Finishes full, with a lot of oak-driven butter. More than competent.
— M.S.
(12/15/2006)
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