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1995 La Rioja Alta Gran Reserva 890 Rioja
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1995 La Rioja Alta Gran Reserva 890 Rioja

Producer: La Rioja Alta
Style: Red Wine
Grape Type: Tempranillo
Origin: Spain
Region: Rioja

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94 Points | International Wine Cellar , September/October 2012

Bright red with an amber rim.  A heady, wildly complex bouquet evokes red fruit preserves, potpourri, vanilla, cigar box and pipe tobacco, with slow-building vanilla and woodsmoke qualities.  Sappy and seamless on the palate, showing sweet red berry, cherry and rose pastille flavors and a touch of mocha.  Clings with outstanding tenacity on the finish, which shows sexy floral and spice notes and no rough edges.

90 Points | Wine Spectator
96 Points | Robert Parker's The Wine Advocate

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About Spain

Spain has more acres under vine than any other country and ranks third in production behind Italy and France. Much of this output continues to be hot-country jug wine made to satisfy the everyday thirsts of the domestic and greater European markets
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Tempranillo

Tempranillo, arguably the most famous of Spain's native grapes, is a vibrant, aromatic varietal that offers spicy, red fruit aromas and flavors. The grape's name translates to "little early one," a moniker that references fruit's early ripening tendency-- Tempranillo thrives even with a short growing season. The varietal is at its best in...
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