2004 Marques de Riscal Rioja Reserva-
Brick red. Immediate ripe, spicy Tempernillo aromas with an integrated vanilla/spicy oak component. On the palate, a well-knit marriage of ripe fruit (berries), spice, and vanilla (toasted barrel), with an earthy note and some tobacco. Smooth and elegant with modest complexity. Moderate finish. 90% Tempernillo (or Tinto del Toro) and 10% Graciano and/or Mazuelo, Rioja Reservas spend a minimum of 1 year in barrel and spend 3 years in the winery (between barrel and bottle aging) before release. Marques de Riscal is Rioja's oldest operating producer (dating back to 1860). Finding this wine in the New York City market for $14, is one of the ultimate "finds" that I base this blog upon...BUT...
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