R & B Wines - Wine Price
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Spanish Wines
SPANISH Red
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AALTO
A top Ribera Del Duero domaine,
making powerful, well structured, long lasting wines.
RP:
Bodegas y Vinedos Aalto is a partnership between legendary vigneron
Mariano Garcia and Javier Zaccagnini, former President of the governing
body of the Ribera del Duero DO. Aalto is sourced from 7 different
villages on a variety of soils with vineyard age ranging from 40-100 years
and was aged for 24 months in French and American oak. |
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45
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75cl
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'AALTO'
Aalto
Ribera del Duero
RP -
A glass-coating opaque
purple color, it is already displaying a complex aromatic array of
sandalwood, smoke, espresso, lavender, Asian spices, and assorted blue and
black fruits. Smooth-textured, succulent, and structured, it will
evolve for 2-3 years and offer a drinking window extending from 2013 to
2028+. In the scheme of things, it offers great value in top-flight
Ribera del Duero. |
2008 |
£39.00 |
RP95
2013-28 |
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24
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75cl
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'AALTO'
Aalto
Ribera del Duero
RP -
The 2004 Aalto has a far
different personality than the 2003. More deeply coloured, it is also
significantly more expressive aromatically. It reveals pain grille, pencil
lead, wild blueberry, black raspberry, and blackberry liqueur notes.
Opulent on the palate, it has layer upon layer of ripe fruit, and superb
length. |
2004 |
£62.00 |
RP94
2013-32TOP Vintage! |
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30
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75cl
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'AALTO PS'
Aalto
Ribera del Duero
RP -
A glass-coating opaque
purple color, it is already displaying a complex aromatic array of
sandalwood, smoke, espresso, lavender, Asian spices, and assorted blue and
black fruits. Smooth-textured, succulent, and structured, it will evolve
for 2-3 years and offer a drinking window extending from 2013 to 2028+. In
the scheme of things, it offers great value in top-flight Ribera del
Duero. |
2008 |
£98.00 |
RP95
2013-18This is the score and review
notes for the standard Aalto wine, as the PS has not been reviewed
yet.
This means the PS will even be better! |
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46
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75cl
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'AALTO PS'
Aalto
Ribera del Duero
RP -
The glass-staining 2006
Aalto PS was aged for 32 months in 70% new French oak. It emits a
super-expressive aromatic array of pain grille, crushed stone, lavender,
spice box, and blackberry. Firm and structured on the palate, it has a
boatload of intense, succulent, spicy fruit, ripe tannin, and impeccable
balance. |
2006 |
£76.00 |
RP96
2016-36 |
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6
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75cl
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'AALTO PS'
Aalto
Ribera del Duero
RP -
The 2003 Aalto PS is
purple/black with an unusually expressive nose for this hot vintage. It
reveals smoke, toast, vanilla spice, blueberry, and blackberry jam.
This is followed by a fleshy wine with excellent depth and full-body. |
2003 |
£72.00 |
RP93
2010-30BIN END PRICE |
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ALION
Bodegas Alion
was started by the renowned estate of Vega Sicilia in 1991.
Grapes are sourced from vineyards next to the winery and from Vega
Sicilia’s own vineyards at Valbuena. Eighteen hectares of Tinto Fino
(Tempranillo) form the actual Alion estate. |
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21
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75cl
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'ALION'
Bodegas
Alion
(Vega Sicilia)
Ribera del Duero
RP -
The 2004 Alion is inky
purple-coloured with an alluring perfume of toasty oak, lavender,
violets, mineral, blackberry, and blueberry compote. This is followed by
a full-bodied, rich, opulent, wine with incipient complexity, and
notes of liquorice, mocha, and espresso emerging on the palate. The
lengthy finish is pure and persistent. |
2004 |
£64.00 |
RP96
2011-25Top
Vintage! |
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HACIENDA MONASTERIO
A very good domaine, making
excellent full-bodied, tasty wines. |
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The wines of Hacienda
Monasterio are made by the renowned Peter Sisseck of Pingus fame. |
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72
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75cl
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CRIANZA
Hacienda Monasterio
Ribera del Duero
RP -
The saturated purple 2006
Crianza offers up a nose of graphite, smoke, espresso, black cherry and
blackberry. This leads to a medium to full-bodied, dense wine with
layers of savoury fruit, a firm structure, and 4-6 years of aging
potential. Drink this classy effort from 2014 to 2026. |
2006 |
£35.00 |
RP92
2014-26 |
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75cl
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CRIANZA
Hacienda Monasterio
Ribera del Duero
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The 2005 Crianza is made up of 80% Tinto Fino, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon,
and 10% Merlot. Opaque purple-coloured, the nose offers up floral notes
of lilies and violets, mineral, black cherry and blackberry which jump
from the glass. This is followed by a plush, balanced, savoury wine with
gobs of spicy black fruits, and a long finish. |
2005 |
£38.00 |
RP93
2010-25 |
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MARQUES de CONCORDIA
Good domaine, making excellent
Rioja in the more modern 'easy drinking' style. |
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36
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75cl
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RIOJA RESERVA
Marques de Concordia
Rioja |
2001 |
£19.00 |
2001 is a TOP Spanish vintage. These are wonderful
full-bodied wines, that can be enjoyed now or will keep till 2015. |
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MARQUES de MURRIETA
A long established domaine, making
Rioja's in the classic style at a fair price. |
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72
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75cl
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RIOJA RESERVA
Marques de Murrieta
Rioja
RP -
The 2007 Reserva shows far
greater pedigree than the 2006. The blend is approximately the same with
an additional two months in American oak. It exhibits greater intensity on
the nose with elegant red fruit, mingling with lavender and terracotta
aromas. It is well-defined and speaks of its place. The palate is
medium-bodied with a fleshy, well-defined entry. Crisp red fruit, sage
and a touch of orange rind vie for attention, while the oak is succinctly
well-integrated.
The cocoa-tinged finish is both satisfying and long. |
2007 |
£17.00 |
RP90
2014-252004 is a TOP Spanish vintage,
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75cl
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RIOJA RESERVA
Marques de Murrieta
Rioja
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The 2004 Reserva (of which
there are a mere 80,000 cases) is a blend of 91% Tempranillo, 6% Garnacha,
and 3% Mazuelo aged for 22 months in a mix of new and used American oak.
Medium to dark ruby-coloured, it offers up a stylish bouquet of cedar,
leather, tobacco, spice box, and blackberry. Medium-bodied, nicely
balanced, and succulent, this ripe, tasty wine from a superb vintage
will evolve for 3-4 years and perform at its best between 2011 and 2019.
It is a very good value in the classic Rioja style. |
2004 |
£19.00 |
RP89
2011-222004 is a TOP Spanish vintage,
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MARQUES de RISCAL
An excellent domaine, making some
of the best Rioja for the price! |
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89
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75cl
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RIOJA RESERVA
Marques de Riscal
Rioja
A classic Rioja with complex aromas
of vanilla and toasted oak. Full deep round taste with good body and
structure.
90% Tempranillo from wines between 15-30 years old.
Aged in oak for 24months.
Classy wine! |
2004 |
£19.00 |
2004 is a TOP Spanish vintage
Wonderful quality wine at a reasonable price. |
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NUMANTHIA
A top Toro domaine, making
excellent wines from very old vines; making full, concentrated and tasty
wine.
This is an up
and coming appellation; currently prices are still reasonable, but this
will change when this wine area becomes better known. |
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27
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75cl
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'NUMANTHIA'
Numanthia
Toro
RP -
The 2003 Numanthia was
fashioned from yields of one ton of fruit per acre .
This cuvee is made from 70- to 100-year-old vines planted at a 2,300
foot elevation, which no doubt accounts for the freshness in this
massively rich, intense red.
A vivid, intense nose of espresso roast, pain grille, sweet black
cherries, and crème de cassis is followed by a full-bodied,
intensely-concentrated, rich, well-delineated, moderately structured
wine. |
2003 |
£52.00 |
RP96
2006-20 |
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PESQUERA,
ALEJANDRO FERNANDEZ
A top Ribera del Duero estate, well
worth trying as something different to Rioja |
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101
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75cl
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PESQUERA CRIANZA
A. Fernandez
Ribera del Duero
RP -
The 2005 Tinto Pesquera
Crianza is purple in colour with an excellent bouquet of cedar, tobacco,
spice box, and blackberry. On the palate it offers layers of ripe black
fruits, mineral notes, outstanding depth, and a lengthy finish. |
2005 |
£24.00 |
RP92
2012-25
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75cl
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PESQUERA RESERVA
A. Fernandez
Ribera del Duero
RP -
The 2006 Pesquera Reserva is
purple-coloured with an expressive perfume of earth, leather, spice box,
lavender, and blackberry. Layered on the palate, it has ample savoury
fruit, good richness, and 3-4 years of cellaring potential. |
2006 |
£28.00 |
RP92
2014-26
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51
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75cl
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PESQUERA RESERVA
A. Fernandez
Ribera del Duero
ST -
Inky ruby. Seductively
aromatic nose offers ripe red and dark berries, smoky minerals, aged
beef, baking spices and flowers. Sweet black raspberry and cassis
flavours are firmed by youthfully bitter tannins and complicated by
floral pastille, vanilla bean and sweet chewing tobacco qualities. This
is already showing some complexity, so it wouldn't be criminal to drink
it now, but I'd leave mine alone for at least another six years. |
2005 |
£32.00 |
ST94
2012-25
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12
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75cl
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PESQUERA RESERVA
A. Fernandez
Ribera del Duero
RP -
A whopper in the making, the
2001 Tinto possesses extraordinarily sweet fruit, purity, and richness.
A deep ruby/purple colour is followed by loads of chocolaty, black
currant, cherry, raspberry, and liquorice characteristics, full body,
good acidity, and a long, layered finish. |
2001 |
£48.00 |
RP94
Now-20192001 is a
wonderful vintage in Spain; this is a very fine wine for the price! |
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DOMINO de PINGUS
A top Ribera del Duero estate who
use Organic Methods in all the wine making. Their top wine "Pingus" is very sought
and sells at £300 per bottle!
Their 2nd wine "Flor de Pingus" is also of great quality,
and represents great value compared to the top wine. |
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Peter Sisseck, a Dane trained in Bordeaux, was dispatched to
Ribera del Duero, Spain, in 1990.
From the start, Sisseck aimed to produce top quality wines in small
quantities. He consequently sought out particular terroir and parcels of
ancient vines. Pingus was the first wine he produced independently and
it was a triumph.
It soared to worldwide acclaim, as did Peter’s reputation as a truly
gifted winemaker.
Flor de Pingus then followed.
Pingus is fully biodynamic and Flor is moving in that direction.
PSI Pingus is a new innovative project; 2007 being the first
vintage.
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75cl
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PSI
Domino de Pingus
Ribera del Duero
RP -
The 2010 PSI has a more
tightly wound bouquet than the 2009 with fresh blackberry, blueberry and
vanilla essence that is well defined and harmonious. The palate is very
well defined and the tannins, a little finer and more filigree than the
2009. It is fresh and natural, with precise dark berry and balsamic
notes towards the finish. Thankfully the 2010 maintains its natural,
almost -laid-back- persona and it represents the best PSI to date. |
2010 |
£26.00 |
RP92
2013-20 |
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75cl
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PSI
Domino de Pingus
Ribera del Duero
RP -
The 2009 PSI is much more
precocious on the nose compared to the 2008, a real step up in quality. It
offers fresh strawberry, raspberry and a touch of cranberry, all infused
with exotic notes of mango and orange essence. It blossoms beautifully
in the glass. The palate is medium-bodied with powdery tannins on the
entry. There are subtle notes of blackberry, tobacco, tart cherry and
pain grille that combine harmoniously on the understated, natural finish.
This is drinking well now, but should age nicely over several years.
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2009 |
£26.00 |
RP91
2012-18 |
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75cl
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PSI
Domino de Pingus
Ribera del Duero
RP -
The PSI is bestowed with an
elegant bouquet with fresh raspberry, wild strawberry and crushed rose
petals wafting gently from the glass. The palate is medium-bodied with
soft tannins on the entry. It is well balanced with slightly gourmand,
red fruit laced with tobacco and a subtle saline tincture towards the
finish. |
2008 |
£24.00 |
RP86
2011-15 |
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95
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75cl
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FLOR de PINGUS
Domino de
Pingus
Ribera del Duero
RP -
The 2009 Flor de Pingus
(3000 cases) will ultimately spend 14 months in a mix of new and used
French oak. It is opaque purple in color with a primary perfume of pain
grille, mineral, spice box, incense, and blackberry. Locked and loaded
with remarkable concentration and depth, this mouth-coating lengthy
offering manages to incorporate some elegance into its powerful physique.
It will drink well for 30-40 years. |
2009 |
£108.00 |
RP98
2011-51 |
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75cl
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FLOR de PINGUS
Domino de
Pingus
Ribera del Duero
RP -
The 2008 Flor de Pingus had
been in bottle for 2 weeks when I tasted it. It offers up an enticing
nose of smoke, Asian spices, incense, espresso, black cherry, and
blackberry. On the palate it displays outstanding volume, intensity, and
balance. Rich, dense, and succulent, it has enough structure to
evolve for 4-5 years and will offer prime drinking from 2015 to 2028. |
2008 |
£97.00 |
RP96
2015-28 |
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75cl
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FLOR de PINGUS
Domino de Pingus
Ribera del Duero
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The 2007 Flor de Pingus
exhibits a superb perfume of pain grille, pencil lead, espresso,
mineral, black cherry, and blackberry. This is followed by a medium to
full-bodied, seriously intense, rich wine that combines elegance with
power. Impeccably balanced with the oak fully integrated, it has the
structure for another 4-6 years of cellaring and will offer prime
drinking from 2014 to 2027. |
2007 |
£94.00 |
RP95
2014-27 |
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75cl
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FLOR de PINGUS
Domino de
Pingus
Ribera del Duero
RP -
The 2006 Flor de Pingus
spent 14 months in new French oak. Deep purple in colour, it gives up a
superb bouquet of toasty oak, spice box, mineral, incense, black cherry,
and blackberry. Youthful, full-bodied, intense, and powerful on the
palate, it retains an elegant personality despite its size.
Splendidly balanced, it will evolve for 4-6 years and deliver prime
drinking from 2013 to 2026.
It is a superb value in great wine considering that the price of
Pingus Junior is one-tenth that of Pingus. |
2006 |
£98.00 |
RP94
2013-26 |
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75cl
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FLOR de PINGUS
Domino de
Pingus
Ribera del Duero
RP -
The 2005 Flor de Pingus
comes from rented vineyards planted to 100% Tempranillo. The wine spends
14 months in new French oak. Purple-coloured, it offers an alluring
bouquet of pain grille, crushed stone, violets, black raspberry, and
blueberry. Already complex on the palate, it has gobs of sweet fruit,
excellent intensity, perfect balance, and a 60-second finish. In the
price/quality sweepstakes, this might be Spain’s finest wine. |
2005 |
£88.00 |
RP96
2010-25
BIN-END PRICE! |
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75cl
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FLOR de PINGUS
Domino de
Pingus
Ribera del Duero
RP -
In the wonderful 2004
vintage, owner/winemaker Peter Sisseck has outdone himself.
If I were
just starting to build a wine collection and had limited income, I can
think of no better foundation than a dozen bottles of 2004 Flor de
Pingus. In the context of the world’s great wines, it is a stupendous
value, a steal. It is 100% Tempranillo from very low yields and is aged
14 months in 100% new French barriques. Opaque purple in colour, it
emits already complex aromas of smoke, toast, coffee, blueberry,
blackberry, and liquorice. Lush on the palate, super ripe and sweet, as
well as multi-dimensional, this great effort can be drunk now, but I’d
opt for cellaring it for 6-8 years to allow further evolution. |
2004 |
£148.00 |
RP97
2007-15Top
Vintage! |
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FLOR de PINGUS
Domino de
Pingus
Ribera del Duero
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The 2003 Flor de Pingus
exhibits an exuberant, expressive nose of crème de cassis, graphite,
liquorice, smoke, espresso roast, and aged beef-like characteristics. A
superb texture, sweet tannin, and an opulent, voluptuous mid-palate and
finish. |
2003 |
£79.00 |
RP95
2005-15 |
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LA RIOJA ALTA
A top producer that has been
making quality Rioja's sine 1890! They are especially renowned for the
quality of their Reserva's |
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60
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75cl
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'VIÑA ARDANZA'
Rioja Reserva
La Rioja Alta
RP -
The 2004 Viña Ardanza is a
blend of 80% Tempranillo and 20% Garnacha from 30-year-old vines in
Fuenmayor and Cenicero. It is aged for 36 months in four-year-old
American oak. It has a very enticing bouquet with dark cherry,
Christmas cake, dried fig and espresso with fine delineation and bags of
exuberance. The palate is medium-bodied with taut tannins, underpinned by
a keen citric thread that cuts through the licorice-tinged, dark berry and
allspice-tinged fruit with style. It is simply delicious on the
bittersweet finish |
2004 |
£22.00 |
RP93
2012-25T
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75cl
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'VIÑA ARDANZA'
Rioja Reserva Especial
La Rioja Alta
RP -
The current release is the
2001 Reserva Especial, a deeply coloured wine with a lovely perfume of
cinnamon, lavender, incense, balsamic, and black cherry. Medium-bodied,
velvety-textured, and already complex, it will continue to evolve for
another 5-10 years and offer a drinking window extending from 2016 to
2036. For those seeking immediate gratification, it has the virtue of
being approachable now. |
2001 |
£25.00 |
RP93
2012-30The Reserva Especial
is made only by La Rioja Alta in the greatest years (there have been
three to date, 2001, 1973, and 1964) - which is why it is called
"Especial"
Try it - and see for
yourself if you agree! |
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75cl
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RIOJA GRAN RESERVA 904
La Rioja Alta
RP -
The 2001 Gran Reserva 904 is
dark ruby-coloured with a garnet rim, it displays a lovely nose of Asian
spices, incense, tobacco, balsamic, and blackberry.
On the palate it has exceptional depth, layers of spicy black fruit,
excellent ripeness, and an elegant personality. It should continue to
evolve for another 5-6 years and drink well through 2040.
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2001 |
£35.00 |
RP96
2010-40
There
are usually four vintages a decade of La Rioja Alta’s Gran Reserva 904. It
is made from a blend of Tempranillo and Graciano and aged for 5 years
in barrel and 5 years in bottle prior to release.
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VALSACRO
A top producer of long lasting
Rioja wines. |
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75cl
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'DIORIO SELECCION'
Valsacro
Rioja
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The prodigious 2001 Dioro
Seleccion is a 200-case cuvee packaged in a heavy bottle. Aged
completely in French oak, this loaded 2001 boasts a deep purple colour
as well as a sweet perfume of lead pencil shavings, white chocolate,
tobacco leaves, crème de cassis, cherries, cola, and smoky new oak.
Full-bodied and ripe, with superb purity and a multilayered texture,
this exceptional red should hit its peak in 2-4 years, and last for 15+. |
2001 |
£54.00 |
RP96
2006-19BIN END PRICE |
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