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Gran Reserva Rioja Tempranillo

8.886 ratings
8.812 pro ratings
La Rioja, Spain
Tempranillo
Lamb, Tomato-Based, Polenta, Hard Cheese, Pork, Beef, Pasta, Mushrooms, Soft Cheese, Chicken, Venison, Exotic Spices, Potato, Turkey, Beans & Peas, Herbs, Baking Spices, Pungent Cheese, Duck, Salami & Prosciutto, White Rice, Chili & Hot Spicy, Lasagna, Pizza, Barbecue, Mexican Cuisine, Onion, Shallot, Garlic
Top Notes For
Andrew Holod

National Sales Grapes of Spain

8.4

This was my only bottle.
Initial color is dusky brick with ruby glimmers.
Nose is muted, earthy, tertiary fruit character of dried cherry, some tobacco and some oak.
Medium bodied, slightly raspy tannin structure, as over oaked or over extracted. Missing the polish and glossy red fruit I hope to find in aged Rioja.
Served with rabbit and chicken paella and good friendship.

This was my only bottle.
Initial color is dusky brick with ruby glimmers.
Nose is muted, earthy, tertiary fruit character of dried cherry, some tobacco and some oak.
Medium bodied, slightly raspy tannin structure, as over oaked or over extracted. Missing the polish and glossy red fruit I hope to find in aged Rioja.
Served with rabbit and chicken paella and good friendship.

May 13th, 2022
Gregory Fulchiero

More developed than anticipated. Loaded with spice tho.

More developed than anticipated. Loaded with spice tho.

Apr 26th, 2022
Tom Kobylarz

More like a good Reserva to me but good quality, especially from Garagiste at I think $20 as a mystery wine.

More like a good Reserva to me but good quality, especially from Garagiste at I think $20 as a mystery wine.

1 person found it helpfulDec 20th, 2015
Alexandra Rubaum

Big juicy cherry vanilla. American oak like bourbon 2004

Big juicy cherry vanilla. American oak like bourbon 2004

1 person found it helpfulOct 27th, 2015
Amy Huson

Smokey, prunes and figs, has aged quite nicely and could probably age even more. Great with the cold potato leek soup we had for dinner!

Smokey, prunes and figs, has aged quite nicely and could probably age even more. Great with the cold potato leek soup we had for dinner!

Aug 20th, 2016
Adam Jesberger

This and Iberico ham were just right

This and Iberico ham were just right

Jul 26th, 2016
Tom Kobylarz

More nuanced than the last bottle, but with that it brings out more noticeable raisin and prune. The dill from the American oak was very obvious too, making it easy to pick this out in a blind tasting if you had to as a Rioja GR. All the markings of an old school Rioja. Considering most GR Rioja are $40 and up this is a great deal at half that price from Garagiste as a "Mystery Wine" special.

More nuanced than the last bottle, but with that it brings out more noticeable raisin and prune. The dill from the American oak was very obvious too, making it easy to pick this out in a blind tasting if you had to as a Rioja GR. All the markings of an old school Rioja. Considering most GR Rioja are $40 and up this is a great deal at half that price from Garagiste as a "Mystery Wine" special.

Jul 9th, 2016
Thibaut Marquis

Region Manager East, CRU Selections Terlato Wines International

8.7

Lots of animal characteristics. Mushroom, earth and dark, blackberries, plum and stewed fruit flavors. Drink now

Lots of animal characteristics. Mushroom, earth and dark, blackberries, plum and stewed fruit flavors. Drink now

May 1st, 2016
Gregory Fulchiero

This a nice wine - won't hold up overnight I'm guessing - not tired but just past its peak - this is a food pairing dream ... Perhaps ... Salumi and gorgonzola

This a nice wine - won't hold up overnight I'm guessing - not tired but just past its peak - this is a food pairing dream ... Perhaps ... Salumi and gorgonzola

Dec 23rd, 2015
Shane Hunt

Took a while but opened nicely in decanter. Old school gran reserva

Took a while but opened nicely in decanter. Old school gran reserva

Jan 9th, 2019