Vintage: 1978
Type: Rioja Gran Reserva (Tempranillo)
Country: Spain – Rioja
On the edge, the colour has matured to a reddish brown. On the nose is tobacco, light oak and a hint of dried fruits. On the pallet is a surprising amount if red fruit, this wine is still going strong! The tannins are completely integrated and the finish is long and supple.
Vintage: 1995
Type: Rioja – Gran Reserva
Country: Spain
In spite of its age, this Rioja is still quite complex and youthful. Everything that you would expect from a Gran Reserva, though I am still partial to some others that I have tried. Full of smooth velvety berries and a great finish.
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Vintage: 2003
Type: Tempranillo
Country: Spain
This wine graced our table at a gastro pub in Ballam. This Grand Reserva did not disappoint. Good leathery oak and berries on the nose and a great taste of cherry and oak, tempered with the age of the wine. Recommended.
Vintage: 2002
Type: Tempranillo
Country: Spain
What can I say about the third type of wine that I’ve tasted from this excellent vineyard except that the best was saved for last! I enjoyed the Crianza and the Reserva, but I love the Gran Reserva. It has an intense ruby colour, fading at the edge. The nose is full of dark berry fruits and oak. The taste is full of velvety, rounded plummy fruit flavours. Highly recommended.
Oh, and it was a Gold medal winner at the The International Wine and Spirit Competition.
Vintage: 1999
Type: Tempranillo
Country: Spain
This Rioja was quite nice. Dark berry flavours and oak nose. It has aged quite well and is drinking nicely at the moment. If you see this on a wine list, do not fear to order it.