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Score 90/100 · Drink 2003-2010, Robert Parker, Feb 2003

The outstanding 2000 Rioja Coleccion Privada is an unfiltered, old vine (50+ years) Tempranillo cuvee aged 19 months in equal parts French and American oak. It boasts a deep ruby/purple color in addition to a sumptuous bouquet of black currants, cherries, spicy vanilla, graphite, and earth. This lovely, rich, medium-bodied Rioja possesses a supple texture, ripe tannin, and a long, concentrated finish. The bad news, there are only 250 cases for the USA. Enjoy it over the next 5-7 years. Importer: Jorge Ordonez, Fine Estates From Spain, Dedham, MA; tel. (781) 461-5767

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91
91/100

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90
90/100

Robert Parker

91
91+/100

Stephen Tanzer, Vinous

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91+ points
Stephen Tanzer, Vinous
Score 91+/100 · Stephen Tanzer, Vinous

(from tempranillo vines in excess of 50 years of age; aged in a combination of French and American barrels) Red-ruby. Highly nuanced nose of raspberry, tobacco, flint, minerals, smoke and earth. Bright, urgent and penetrating, with strong acids giving shape and verve to the very ripe dried fruit flavors. Impressively powerful wine, but the tannins are quite fine. A lovely expression of Rioja; structured to age.

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Bodegas Sierra Cantabria
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Grape Blend

Tempranillo, Grenache/ Garnacha

Colour

Red

Taste

Dry

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