2009 Bodega Classica Rioja Hacienda López de Haro Gran Reserva

Community Tasting Notes (13) Avg Score: 90.8 points

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  10/6/2023 - qtsam11 wrote: 90 Points

  The American oak was very front and center on the nose upon opening the bottle, though it settled down with some air. Cherries, leather, figs. Not overly complex, but a nice value gran reserva.

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  9/13/2023 - jdporter3 Likes this wine: 92 Points

  Rerating. Just perfect now. Don’t wait. I think it’s about at its peak.

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  6/12/2022 - jdporter3 Likes this wine: 90 Points

  This a a little lighter than some. Anise and dried cherry on the palate. Decanted but don’t view that as needed. Solidly made, probably not many years left here. Medium length, lovely with pork medallions. A good place to start for those who don’t know rioja. Excellent QPR.

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  6/13/2021 - kkleg Likes this wine: 92 Points

  Cherry and leather on the nose. The palate shows a good balance of fruit, spice, and oak with a medium-long finish that slowly fades. Very smooth. Can hold for 3-5 years but very drinkable now. Good value.

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  11/22/2020 - kkleg wrote: 91 Points

  Decanted for 30 minutes, but not necessary. Beautiful cherry and leather nose. Nice balance of fruit and oak on the palate, with a medium length finish. Food friendly but also nice to sip on its own. A well made Rioja.

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