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 Tasting Notes - Red Wine

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  Finca Valpiedra Reserva, 1997
(Martinez Bujanda)


Exceptional
Deep ruby colour, intense aromas of coffee, leather and black berries, intense and elegant, with a refined and distinctive label. €€ (2004)

Blend of 90% Tempranillo, 5% Mazuelo and Graciano, 5% experimental variety, aged 18-22 months in oak casks
 

  Torre Muga, 1998
(Bodegas Muga)

Exceptional
Wonderful aromas of raspberry, blackcurrant, leather and coffee, silky taste, excellent balance and long finish, in a broad-shouldered and imposing bottle. €€€€ (2003)

Blend of 75% Tempranillo, 15% Mazuelo, 10% Graciano, aged 6 months in wooden vats, 18 months in oak barrels and 12 months in bottles
 

  Baron de Ley Gran Reserva, 1994


 

Very good
Ripe cherry and red berry aromas, smoky, spicy and intense. €€ (2003)

Blend of 90 % Tempranillo and 10 % others, aged 24 months in French and American oak casks, and over 5 years in bottles

  Baron de Ley Reserva, 1997


 

Very good
Sweet aromas of raspberry and coffee, full-bodied and silky, a real pleasure every time and an excellent buy. €€ (2002)

Blend of Tempranillo, Garnacha, Marcuelo, Graciano, aged 20 months in American oak casks and 24 months in bottles

  Conde de la Salceda Reserva, 2001
(Bodegas Julian Chivite)


 

Very good
Deep garnet, mineral nose, fresh, aromas and taste of red berries, elegant texture, medium length finish. €€€ (Jun 07)

Blend of 95% Tempranillo, 5% Graciano, aged 18 months in oak barrels

  Gran Reserva 904, 1994
(Rioja Alta)


 

Very good
Intense aromas of raspberries, strawberries, toasted bread, well-balanced and silky finish. €€€ (2004)

Blend of 85% Tempranillo, 15% Graciano and Mazuelo, aged 5 years in casks and 4 years in bottles

  Marques de Riscal Reserva, 2001


 

Very good
The usual great aromas of blackcurrant, cherry and coffee, well-balanced and elegant, slightly spicy and smoky. €€ (2007)

Blend of 90% Tempranillo and 10% Mazuelo and Graciano, aged 24 months in American oak barrels

  Muga Reserva, 1998
(Bodegas Muga)


 

Very good
Nice aromas of blackcurrant, cherry and leather, smoky and elegant. €€€ (2003)

Blend of 70% Tempranillo, 20% Garnacha, 10% Marcuelo & Graciano, aged 6 months in traditional Riojan oak vats, 24 months in small oak barrels and at least 12 months in bottles

  Muga Reserva, 2001
(Bodegas Muga)


 

Very good
Intense aromas of cherry and leather, well-balanced, a great wine to accompany game and meat generally. €€€ (2005)

Blend of 70% Tempranillo, 20% Garnacha, 10% Marcuelo & Graciano, aged 6 months in traditional Riojan oak vats, 24 months in small oak barrels and at least 12 months in bottles

  Prado Enea Gran Reserva, 1994
(Bodegas Muga)


 

Very good
Well-balanced aromas of red fruit, leather and smoke, silky and long finish. €€€ (2003)

Blend of 80% Tempranillo, 20% Garnacha, Marcuelo & Graciano, aged 12 months in wooden vats, 36 months in oak barrels and at least 36 months in bottles

  Campillo Reserva, 1998
(Bodegas Campillo)


 

Good
Aromas of cherry, raspberry, toasted bread, spicy and medium finish. €€ (2004)

Blend of 75% Tempranillo, 10% Graciano and 15% experimental varietals, aged 24 months in French oak casks

  Muga Seleccion Especial, 2003
(Bodegas Muga)

Good
Deep garnet, intense aromas of licorice, black cherry and coffee, slightly dry tannins. €€€ (Jun 07)

Blend of 70% Tempranillo, 20% Garnacha, 10% Mazuelo & Graciano, aged 6 months in wooden vats, 30 months in oak barrels and 12 months in bottles
 

  Prado Enea Gran Reserva, 1995
(Bodegas Muga)

Good
Typical aromas of blackcurrant, cherry, and toasted bread, but a little disappointing compared to the previous vintage. €€€ (2004)

Blend of 80% Tempranillo, 20% Garnacha, Marcuelo & Graciano, aged 12 months in wooden vats, 36 months in oak barrels and at least 36 months in bottles


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