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1973 La Rioja Alta Rioja Reserva 904
Tempranillo Blend
- Spain
- La Rioja
- La Rioja Alta
- Rioja
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Community Tasting Notes 12
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SimonG wrote: 94 points
June 16, 2018 - Blind. Garnet to mahogany. Classic old Rioja nose. Looks like 1970, but no, so 73. Must be LRA 904 — so fresh and vital despite the maturity and nuanced complexity of age. A touch of orange peel, worn leather, furniture polish, and a little spice with the mellow strawberry fruit. Holds very well in the glass and puts on a little padding too. Gorgeous. ****1/2
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shleepy Likes this wine: 92 points
March 2, 2018 - Lighter color, with orange tint on the edges. Pretty water consistency. Does taste and smell like an old Rioja (wax, church incense), but has some good acidity. Has some bright berry/fruit notes after opening up.
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Poisey wrote: 92 points
January 18, 2018 - Funky, rank nose that blows off with air to reveal sweet prune, truffle and lingering barnyard notes. Smooth and silky pallet with a medium finish. Fruit long gone for the most part but its so balanced. Seamless and elegant old Rioja. Drink now.
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Rani Likes this wine: 91 points
April 26, 2017 - Tasted blind. Clearly an old Rioja, high acidity, red fruit and earth notes. With just a bit of air it fleshed out nicely, very pleasant to drink, elegant but not big. Probably on its downward slope. Drink up.
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SimonG wrote: 95 points
November 11, 2016 - LRA Ardanza & 904 (The Medlar, London): A denser mid garnet here. Denser on the nose too. Very coffee mocha. Smooth and mellow with a lovely mid-palate weight. Rounded. More weight than the Ardanza. Gorgeous. Grows in the glass. *****
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Wine Definition
- Vintage 1973
- Type Red
- Producer La Rioja Alta
- Varietal Tempranillo Blend
- Designation Reserva 904
- Vineyard n/a
- Country Spain
- Region La Rioja
- SubRegion La Rioja Alta
- Appellation Rioja
Community Holdings
- Pending Delivery 1 (1%)
- In Cellars 91 (68%)
- Consumed 42 (31%)
Food Pairing
No food pairings available.
Who Likes This Wine
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- ProducerLa Rioja Alta
- VarietyTempranillo Blend
- CountrySpain
- RegionLa Rioja
- SubRegionLa Rioja Alta
- AppellationRioja
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