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16¼/20
Vina Albali Gran Reserva 1997
Valdepeñas, Castilla-La Mancha, SpainAged 24 months in American oak. Tobacco, peppery, spicy, saddle leather, cherry jam and floral aromas with a strong streak of vanilla, ash and game. Soft, round, smooth and elegant but quite rich. Spicy, black cherry jam, earthy, licorice, tobacco and vanilla flavours with a meaty, smoky oak, maraschino finish. Very good intensity, stylish and ready to drink. Definitely value for your taste buds.Tasted: 15 January 2005Tasted by: Anthony Gismondi and Stuart TobePrices:BC | $18.52 | 750ml | Specialty |