I brought this camping for a close friend’s 55th birthday this weekend. With it, some decent glasses and decanter I use for traveling (Stölzle glasses and a 2L Erlenmeyer Flask). This was car camping outside of Glacier, WA, so I didn’t feel too decadent bringing some fun wine (the first night was all microbrewery beers from a great store in Bellingham.
On to the wine: 1959 Bodegas Palacio Rioja Glorioso Reserva Especial. I Andouzed it for a few hours, then decanted for sediment and served up six glasses. A beautiful and crystal clear brick color with scant ruby, and no change in the meniscus. The nose was spectacular: dense cigar box, old leather, licorice, caramel, and a hint of bold red fruit. The palate was also wonderful; crisply acidic but balanced, remarkably fresh. What a great experience!
Fortunately, I have a couple more bottles, as I’m also a '59’er.
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