90POINTS
16½/20
Campo Viejo Gran Reserva 2002
Rioja, SpainGood cherry colour. Meaty, gamey, prune plum, cherry jam, light Band-Aid, resin, tobacco, cigar, black olive, coffee, cedar, dried sage aromas. Rich, round, ripe, supple but fresh and elegant palate. Cherry, orange, prune, tobacco, leather, meaty, menthol, resin, cooked carrot, barnyard, peppery flavours. Good intensity and length in a drier style with only a light level of Brett. Drink now or over the next five years. Solid value here in a neo-traditional style.Tasted: 06 March 2011Tasted by: Anthony Gismondi and Stuart TobePrices:MB | $30.00 | 750ml | |
NS | $32.00 | 750ml | |
NF | $37.00 | 750ml | |
AB | $32.00 | 750ml | fine wine shops |
Blend: Tempranillo - Graciano - MazueloCSPC: 190629UPC: 8410302107192