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RIOJA RESERVA 2012 DOCa Rioja
Vintage Assessments Tasting Note Producer CUNE
Deep intense purple colour. Slightly spicy, plum-cherry puree nose with some sandalwood and rather cedary notes. Dry, medium bodied, harmonious, slightly spicy, somewhat baked, plum-cherry puree flavours with a lingering, fairly cedary finish. Has 13.5% alcohol and 2 g/L residual sugar with lot number L171705H on the back label. The recommended 2011 (**/**+) was released on April 16, 2016 at $24.95. CSPC 417659
Type Red Table Wine
Agent Von Ter
Country Spain
Region Rioja
Rating **/**+(88 points)
Very Cedary, Bright, Ripe
LCBO Text Status
TASTING NOTE: This sleek red offers cherry, licorice, mineral and smoke flavors that mingle harmoniously over light, firm tannins, driven by lively acidity through the savory finish. Discreet, but shows depth and intensity. Drink now through 2025. Highly recommended. Score - 93 (Thomas Matthews, Wine Spectator, July 31, 2016) Price $ 26.95
Bottle Size 750 mL
Tasting Date vintages release - September 16, 2017
Cases bought 612 (6 bottles per case)

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