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Score 90/100 · Drink 2001-2014, Robert Parker, Aug 2001

The dense plum-colored 1996 Reserva exhibits an ostentatious bouquet of smoky oak, earth, tobacco, licorice, and jammy red and black fruits. Full-bodied, thick, rich, and mouthfilling, this opulent wine possesses structure as well as tannin. However, it is delicious already. Anticipated maturity: now-2014. Importer: Classical Wines From Spain, Seattle, WA; tel. (206) 297-6713

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91
91/100

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90
90/100

Robert Parker

90
90/100

Robert Parker

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90 points
Robert Parker
Score 90/100 · Robert Parker

The dense plum-colored 1996 Reserva exhibits an ostentatious bouquet of smoky oak, earth, tobacco, licorice, and jammy red and black fruits. Full-bodied, thick, rich, and mouthfilling, this opulent wine possesses structure as well as tannin. However, it is delicious already. Anticipated maturity: now-2014. Aug 2001, www.robertparker.com

94 points
Stephen Tanzer, Vinous
Score 94/100 · Stephen Tanzer, Vinous

Very bright ruby-red. Superripe, sappy aromas of black raspberry, cassis, black cherry, chocolate, mint and minerals. Great sweetness and almost painful flavor intensity in the mouth; utterly primary yet lush and accessible. This is still a baby but is already compelling. Has fruit of steel. Finishes with superb, subtle persistence and firm but fine tannins that spread out over the entire palate.

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Alejandro Fernandez
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Grape Blend

Tempranillo

Colour

Red

Taste

Dry

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