87POINTS
15¾/20
Marqués de Riscal Rioja Reserva 2005
Rioja Alavesa, Rioja, SpainBig cedar, tobacco, sweaty saddle leather, barnyard, smoky, vanilla, coconut, cherry jam savoury aromas. Round, full, dry, supple and elegant palate. Smoked meat, coconut, vanilla, cedar, tobacco leaf, peppery, savoury, light brettanomyces, gamey, dill and smoke flavours. Good finesse and balance but definitely on the older, rustic style. Drink now with lamb chops.Tasted: 10 January 2012Tasted by: Anthony Gismondi and Stuart TobePrices:BC | $29.00 | 750ml | specialty listing |
AB | $29.00 | 750ml | fine wine stores |
ON | $21.00 | 750ml | |
NS | $29.00 | 750ml |
Blend: Tempranillo - Graciano - MazueloCSPC: 214817UPC: 008410869450014