85 Rioja and three 78's

1985 La Rioja Alta Reserva 904;
Ruy with brick rim, good fruit intenciy, some liquorice and prunes, quite mature. Rounded, still some oak flavors and vanilla, good acidity, no tannins, almost sweetish fruit, elegant more than very complex, well balanced, good, fresh and fruity finish. 86


1978 Tignanello;
Clear brick, fruit driven nose, quite intence, some cabernet with ell peppers, red fruits and berries. Soft, good acidity, very mature aromas, mature tannins, not much fruit left, living dangerously, but still holding on. 84


1978 Torres Gran Coronas;
Brick red, very little sediments, pure nose, some fruit left, not very intence. Ok acidity, not much fruit, some tannins still, ok finish. 80


1978 Clos Fourtet, Saint-Emilion Grand Cru;
Deepish garnet, thin orange rim, some green peppers, blackcurrants, cigars and tobacco, some prunes in the back. Fresh acidity, some stone fruits, soft tannins, could be more complex, but impressive 78. 85