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SPAIN
RIOJA
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Finca Valpiedra Reserva, 1997
(Martinez Bujanda)
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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
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Torre Muga,
1998
(Bodegas Muga)
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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
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Baron de Ley Gran Reserva, 1994

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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 |
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Baron de Ley Reserva, 1997

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

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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 |
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Gran Reserva 904, 1994
(Rioja Alta)

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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 |
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Marques de Riscal Reserva, 2001

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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 |
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Muga
Reserva, 1998
(Bodegas Muga)

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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 |
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Muga
Reserva, 2001
(Bodegas Muga)

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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 |
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Prado Enea
Gran Reserva, 1994
(Bodegas Muga)

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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 |
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Campillo
Reserva, 1998
(Bodegas Campillo)

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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 |
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Muga
Seleccion Especial, 2003
(Bodegas Muga)
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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
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Prado Enea
Gran Reserva, 1995
(Bodegas Muga)
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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
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