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Community Tasting Notes 25
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DevenStephens Likes this wine: 94 points
November 12, 2022 - Held out surprisingly well over the years. Cork was fine and not that much sediment. Drank immediately after opening. Beautiful dark orange color, nose didn't show much other than slight wood, earth and mushrooms. Tasting note were light fruits, earth, copper and mushrooms. Really happy with it
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depechemoroder Likes this wine: 89 points
January 4, 2021 - This showed in a much more traditional style than the previous bottle. The fruit has softened considerably, and occasionally whispers beneath the more prominent herbal qualities. Tobacco and spice, but that dill element I often find on Rioja was a bit loud, if not entirely obtrusive. Lean and smooth, there is still a slightly rustic quality here.
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sharonandroland Likes this wine: 90 points
February 4, 2020 - A little dried out.
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depechemoroder Likes this wine: 92 points
October 9, 2019 - Wow, this has really changed. Fragrant, ethereal, and pure. Soft red fruits, almost whispering, but with classic tobacco leaf and a touch of leather. Finesse and structure aplenty, this captures traditional Rioja with a modern touch beautifully.
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Cikgoo Likes this wine: 91 points
August 22, 2019 - Lots of cedar, cigar box
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More notes
Wine Definition
- Vintage 1996
- Type Red
- Producer Urbina
- Varietal Tempranillo Blend
- Designation Gran Reserva
- Vineyard n/a
- Country Spain
- Region La Rioja
- SubRegion n/a
- Appellation Rioja
- UPC Codes 3353210058352, 3474612141050
Community Holdings
- Pending Delivery 0 (0%)
- In Cellars 30 (17%)
- Consumed 143 (83%)
Food Pairing
Community Recommendations
Lamb, Steak (rib-eye, young)Who Likes This Wine
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- ProducerUrbina
- VarietyTempranillo Blend
- DesignationGran Reserva
- CountrySpain
- RegionLa Rioja
- AppellationRioja
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- ProducerUrbina
- VarietalTempranillo Blend
- DesignationGran Reserva
- CountrySpain
- RegionLa Rioja
- AppellationRioja