91POINTS
16¾/20
Marqués de Riscal Rioja Gran Reserva 1996
Rioja Alavesa, Rioja, SpainOpen coffee, cigar, leather, tea, spicy, cherry nose with some cardamom and earth. Dry, rich, elegant entry with some slightly hard tannins. Big spicy, peppery, leather, coffee, cherry drop flavours with a long mocha, soy, warm finish. You need to appreciate the style and if you do there lots here to like...it will need at least 5 more years to reach its peak.Tasted: 03 April 2004Tasted by: Anthony Gismondi and Stuart TobePrices:BC | $59.95 | 750ml | Specialty |
AB | $55.00 | 750ml | Fine Wine Boutiques |
ON | $43.00 | 750ml | Vintages |
Blend: Tempranillo - Cabernet Sauvignon - MazueloCSPC: 476526UPC: 8410869450908