La Rioja Alta - Rioja 890 Gran Reserva 2005 (750ml)
Price: $199.00
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| Producer | La Rioja Alta |
| Country | Spain |
| Varietal | Rioja |
| Vintage | 2005 |
| Size | 750ml |
#4 Wine Spectator Top 100 of 2018
Medium-depth cherry-red with a pale pink rim. Very intense, clean aromas, with dominating balsamic and spicy notes —vanilla, caramel, chocolate mint and spices against a fruity background of prunes and dried apricots. Well-balanced in the mouth, with an elegant acidity, good structure, round, polished tannins and an oily finish. The aftertaste is ample and very long, with notes of sweet fruit and marked licorice. A wine that represents the elegance and classicism of Rioja Gran Reservas.
James Suckling: 98 Points
The aromas to this are stunning with dried strawberry, stone and fresh mushroom. Full body and very tight with incredible depth and structure. It goes on for minutes. One of the greatest ever? The new 1964?
Wine Spectator: 95 Points
Cedar and sandalwood aromas give way to flavors of tea, tobacco, dried cherry, forest floor and orange peel in this expressive red. Round on the palate, supported by muscular tannins and juicy acidity. Big but graceful, mature yet lively, in the traditional style.
Wine Advocate: 94 Points
