La Rioja Alta

Selección Especial Gran Reserva 890 Rioja Tempranillo Blend

9.3111 ratings
9.319 pro ratings
La Rioja, Spain
Tempranillo Blend
Duck, Pasta, Beans & Peas, Goose, Chili & Hot Spicy, Exotic Spices, Game, Baking Spices, Herbs, Mushrooms, Hard Cheese, Turkey, Pork, Salami & Prosciutto, Tomato-Based, Venison, Pungent Cheese, Soft Cheese, Onion, Chicken, Veal, Paella
Top Notes For
Conrad Green

Dark plum, balsamic, intense fruit. Delicious

Dark plum, balsamic, intense fruit. Delicious

Jun 2nd, 2022
Shay A
9.5

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, 2017
Matté

Manager The Wine Cellars

9.4

Ooo WOOF!

Ooo WOOF!

1 person found it helpfulApr 3rd, 2015
Spencer T. Hess

2001 vintage first bottle corked second bottle from six pack was the best wine I've had from the bodega. Can't wait for the 2004 release.

2001 vintage first bottle corked second bottle from six pack was the best wine I've had from the bodega. Can't wait for the 2004 release.

Dec 17th, 2016
Matté

Manager The Wine Cellars

9.6

90%temp 10%graciano with 4 yrs in American oak.
Massively elegant yet broody and intense, smokey red fruit with notes of truffle, caramel, toffee apple covered in balsamic vinegar with a touch of hazelnut (very light).
In the mouth this is a gem, a great acidic lift of umami instilled red berry fruit that is still unctuous, mouth watering and infinitely food friendly with a savoury, long finish. Outstanding.

90%temp 10%graciano with 4 yrs in American oak.
Massively elegant yet broody and intense, smokey red fruit with notes of truffle, caramel, toffee apple covered in balsamic vinegar with a touch of hazelnut (very light).
In the mouth this is a gem, a great acidic lift of umami instilled red berry fruit that is still unctuous, mouth watering and infinitely food friendly with a savoury, long finish. Outstanding.

Sep 5th, 2015
Mark Lindzy

Classic

Classic

Jul 30th, 2015
Shannon Hurley

Tasting Room manager Faustini Wines, Leader wine education classes, Main contributor for the Faustini wines blog, Introductory level for CMS

8.6

Great structure. Leather & smoky

Great structure. Leather & smoky

Oct 21st, 2014
Andrew Cullimore

Medium ruby , medium wide terracotta , garnet rim . Touches of leather , earthy , caramel coated spiced cherry , vanilla . Elegant on the palate , notes of leather , cherry , black tea , vanilla spice . Fresh acidity , fine tannins , balanced acidity. This has an earthy mineral undertone with good length . This is showing well now and will continue well over the next 10 years or so.

Medium ruby , medium wide terracotta , garnet rim . Touches of leather , earthy , caramel coated spiced cherry , vanilla . Elegant on the palate , notes of leather , cherry , black tea , vanilla spice . Fresh acidity , fine tannins , balanced acidity. This has an earthy mineral undertone with good length . This is showing well now and will continue well over the next 10 years or so.

Jul 3rd, 2025
Daniel Jara

Excelente en todas sus aristas , elegante, sedoso , bien estructurado, redondos,excelente retroguto!

Excelente en todas sus aristas , elegante, sedoso , bien estructurado, redondos,excelente retroguto!

Dec 5th, 2024
Steven Heydemann

Prominent oak.

Prominent oak.

Jul 27th, 2024