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Community Tasting Notes 29
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aChave wrote: 92 points
July 3, 2022 - In a nice place… intensity of fruit with a good structural base. Has life yet, and some tannins still lurking underneath. Spicy, long on flavor, and lovely finish.
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Momus99 Likes this wine: 91 points
September 11, 2020 - Via Coravin. Cloudy dark ruby, no bricking. Nose of must, stewed blackberries, cherry twizzler, and a hint of cinnamon churros (hey, I call it like I smell it). Ok the palate the profile is similar. Tannins are present but fine and fading fast. A touch of bitterness and bracing acidity holds it all together. Not a lot of oak notes; maybe some coconut and vanilla on the finish (which is loooooong). Ontanon is a tremendously reliable producer and the QPR, at $30, is stupidly good.
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Champagneinhand Likes this wine:
August 17, 2019 - This was a very enjoyable GR Rioja. Smooth velvety tannin. Typical dark fruit.
The one thing I couldn’t pick up was the American oak I so often associate with the better aged Rioja. Still very, very enjoyable.1 person found this helpful Comment -
Momus99 Likes this wine: 91 points
September 3, 2018 - Great old-school Rioja. Tasted up against a 2001 RDD GR and you could see the "modernity" of the RDD in comparison. Tannins are present but softened. American oak is noticeable with vanilla and coconut but not out of balance with the dark red fruits and savory notes. Very well put together.
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curtr Likes this wine: 91 points
July 20, 2018 - Improved with 1 hour in the glass. Showing well and has several years remaining.
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By Pedro Ballesteros Torres MW
Rioja 2001 and 2010, 7/12/2021 (link)(Bodegas Ontañón, Gran Reserva, Tempranillo, Rioja, Northern Spain, Spain, Red) Subscribe to see review text.
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By David Lawrason
11/4/2014 (link)(Ontanon Gran Reserva red) Subscribe to see review text.
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By Michael Godel
8/31/2014 (link)(Ontanon Gran Reserva red) Subscribe to see review text.
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Report 43: Rioja - A New Look, 6/1/2014 (link)
(Bodegas Otañón Gran Reserva Rioja) Subscribe to see review text.
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By Richard Hemming, MW
9/27/2013 (link)(Ontañón, Gran Reserva Rioja Red) Subscribe to see review text.
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By John Szabo, MS
4/13/2013 (link)(Ontanon Gran Reserva red) Subscribe to see review text.
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By Josh Raynolds
September/October 2011, IWC Issue #158 (link)(Bodegas Ontanon Rioja Gran Reserva) Subscribe to see review text.
Wine Definition
- Vintage 2001
- Type Red
- Producer Ontañón
- Varietal Tempranillo Blend
- Designation Gran Reserva
- Vineyard n/a
- Country Spain
- Region La Rioja
- SubRegion n/a
- Appellation Rioja
- UPC Codes 7794450008053, 8411767243647, 859331005075
Community Holdings
- Pending Delivery 1 (0%)
- In Cellars 72 (22%)
- Consumed 260 (78%)
Food Pairing
No food pairings available.
Who Likes This Wine
93% Like It 14 votes
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- ProducerOntañón
- VarietyTempranillo Blend
- DesignationGran Reserva
- CountrySpain
- RegionLa Rioja
- AppellationRioja
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- ProducerOntañón
- VarietalTempranillo Blend
- DesignationGran Reserva
- CountrySpain
- RegionLa Rioja
- AppellationRioja