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| GRAN RESERVA RIOJA 2005 DOCa Rioja |
| Vintage Assessments Tasting Note |
Producer |
ONTAÑÓN |
| Very deep intense purple colour. Gently spicy, vibrant, ripe Damson plum nose with some gentle cedar notes. Dry, medium bodied, harmonious, well structured, bright ripe plum-cherry flavours with a lingering, gently cedary finish. Has 13.5% alcohol and 2 g/L residual sugar with a new lot number L0-3ES on the back label. A REPEAT of the 2005 (**/**+) released on August 20, 2016 at $39.95. |
CSPC |
939736 |
| Type |
Red Table Wine |
| Agent |
Uni Vin |
| Country |
Spain |
| Region |
Rioja |
| Rating |
**/**+(88.5 points)
Ripe, Very Bright, Gently Cedary |
| LCBO Text |
Status |
 |
| TASTING NOTE: Tobacco and iron notes give this full-bodied red a sanguine character, but plum, rhubarb, licorice and orange marmalade flavors add depth and balance. Maturing, but still generous and lively. Drink now through 2020. Score - 92 (Thomas Matthews, winespectator.com, July 31, 2015) |
Price |
$ 38.95 |
| Bottle Size |
750 mL |
| Tasting Date |
vintages release - July 22, 2017 |
| Cases bought |
54 (12 bottles per case) |
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Score:
- Not Presented * Below Average
*+ OK
** Good
**+ Excellent
*** Outstanding
***+ Exceptional
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