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Marqués de Riscal Rioja Gran Reservatext
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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$59.95750mlSpecialty
AB$55.00750mlFine Wine Boutiques
ON$43.00750mlVintages
Producer: Vinos Herederos del Marqués de Riscal S.A.Distributors: Grape By Grape Wines
Blend: Tempranillo - Cabernet Sauvignon - MazueloCSPC: 476526UPC: 8410869450908