La Rioja Alta

Viña Arana Reserva Rioja Tempranillo Blend

9.14 ratings
8.81 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
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8.8

A mature Rioja that fooled me, I could not guess this one right when tasted blind, except the age which was evident given the color. Lovely nose, full of animality, barnyard, smoked barrel, cooked cherries, leather, soil, mushroom and coffee, medium smooth body, round and elegant, a bit too mature for my taste, but lovely and balanced. A long fine finish. I know others will dig this one, I love my wine a bit more kicking ;-) my score 88, drink up

A mature Rioja that fooled me, I could not guess this one right when tasted blind, except the age which was evident given the color. Lovely nose, full of animality, barnyard, smoked barrel, cooked cherries, leather, soil, mushroom and coffee, medium smooth body, round and elegant, a bit too mature for my taste, but lovely and balanced. A long fine finish. I know others will dig this one, I love my wine a bit more kicking ;-) my score 88, drink up

Dec 19th, 2015
Mark Howard

Soft & supple fully mature. Sharing this birth year selection with my daughter. Tonight we celebrate the life of her grandfather Papa Skura. Dinner, great wine, followed by a live stage musical show. Many of the things Bill enjoyed all in one nite. This is a great wine to celebrate the life of a good man.

Soft & supple fully mature. Sharing this birth year selection with my daughter. Tonight we celebrate the life of her grandfather Papa Skura. Dinner, great wine, followed by a live stage musical show. Many of the things Bill enjoyed all in one nite. This is a great wine to celebrate the life of a good man.

Jan 29th, 2017
Paul Williamson

Paul had this 11 years ago

Paul had this 11 years ago

Sep 30th, 2014
Mike Holt

Mike had this 12 years ago

Mike had this 12 years ago

Mar 3rd, 2013