La Rioja Alta Gran Reserva 890 1995
La Rioja Alta Gran Reserva 890 1995 is a dry, full-bodied red from Tempranillo, Graciano, Carignan (Rioja, Spain), in the rich, smooth reds style. Tannins are moderate and acidity moderate; oak influence is noticeable. Good with lamb, roast pork, steak, cheese board. Listed at £290.00 by Hedonism Wines, who say it is out of stock; that is the last price, not an offer.
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La Rioja Alta Gran Reserva 890 1995 is a mature, full-bodied red wine from the Rioja region of Spain. This is a blend of 95% Tempranillo, 3% Graciano and 1% Mazuelo, all aged in American oak for six years. "The La Rioja Alta Gran Reserva 890 1995 has a heavenly bouquet that soars from the glass with soy, marmalade, a touch of Seville orange marmalade and cloves, all with superb delineation. The palate is very well-balanced with crisp, finely-tuned tannins that lend it wonderful focus. One can find vivacious flavours of strawberry, orange sorbet and citrus lemon while the finish is incredibly youthful and displays a level of tension that Alfred Hitchcock would be proud of. Outstanding traditional Rioja pulled out from the top drawer. Why? Because it whisks the drinker from wherever they are to, where the wine was born." Neal Martin, 2012