La Rioja Alta
Gran Reserva 890 Rioja Tempranillo Blend
La Rioja, Spain
There was a very slight taint on this one bottle, hence the not so high s score.
There was a very slight taint on this one bottle, hence the not so high s score.
Feb 3rd, 2016
Sour and savory nose. Elegant and fine on the palate. Incredible
Sour and savory nose. Elegant and fine on the palate. Incredible
Nov 7th, 2014
At £80+ this is by far my favourite Rioja & vintage at present 😍 My 9th try & still changing every time with rich balsamic showing through now 👍
📍 La Rioja Alta Gran Reserva 890 2001
🏵 96 points
🍇 95% Tempranillo, 3% Graciano & 2% Mazuelo
🍷 Garnet ruby w/ brick edge
👃 Smoked oak through mashed earthy cherries covered in vanilla coconut cream, balsamic jam & double caramel choc mocha w/ red liquorice, truffle, prune & light spiced herbs
👄 Med body of rich smooth silky creamy dark cherry bathed in balsamic goo w/ mocha & earthy liquorice
🎯 Long balsamic cherry mocha berry blast w/ a balsamic linger & touch of woody oak
At £80+ this is by far my favourite Rioja & vintage at present 😍 My 9th try & still changing every time with rich balsamic showing through now 👍
📍 La Rioja Alta Gran Reserva 890 2001
🏵 96 points
🍇 95% Tempranillo, 3% Graciano & 2% Mazuelo
🍷 Garnet ruby w/ brick edge
👃 Smoked oak through mashed earthy cherries covered in vanilla coconut cream, balsamic jam & double caramel choc mocha w/ red liquorice, truffle, prune & light spiced herbs
👄 Med body of rich smooth silky creamy dark cherry bathed in balsamic goo w/ mocha & earthy liquorice
🎯 Long balsamic cherry mocha berry blast w/ a balsamic linger & touch of woody oak
Goodness I love LRA wines. The nose on these are intoxicating. American oak has calmed down but still full of coconut and dill. Could smell it all day. Incredibly pure on the palate. Blackberries, Mexican vanilla, green pepper. No tannic bite.
Goodness I love LRA wines. The nose on these are intoxicating. American oak has calmed down but still full of coconut and dill. Could smell it all day. Incredibly pure on the palate. Blackberries, Mexican vanilla, green pepper. No tannic bite.
Dec 29th, 2017Lush lush lush. Chocolate cough drop OR chocolate covered strawberries. Whoever said “toffee covered apple drizzled balsamic “ is right
Lush lush lush. Chocolate cough drop OR chocolate covered strawberries. Whoever said “toffee covered apple drizzled balsamic “ is right
Dec 5th, 2017
Wine was tired. Lost its fruit and power.
Wine was tired. Lost its fruit and power.
Oct 9th, 2017Warm hard leather, rich tobacco and currants.
Warm hard leather, rich tobacco and currants.
Jul 5th, 2017Bright herbal and cranberry notes on the nose. Somewhat floral. The palate is amazing! Both red and black fruits with menthol and Herbs de Provence. Complex and a lengthy finish. This is an awesome wine!
Bright herbal and cranberry notes on the nose. Somewhat floral. The palate is amazing! Both red and black fruits with menthol and Herbs de Provence. Complex and a lengthy finish. This is an awesome wine!
Jul 3rd, 2017Red fruit, pepper and well integrated tannins. A dream w/ prime rib
Red fruit, pepper and well integrated tannins. A dream w/ prime rib
Jun 8th, 2017