2008 Seleccion de la Familia Rioja Reserva

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Tasting notes
Score 91/100 · Josh Raynolds, Sep 2014

(85% tempranillo and 15% cabernet sauvignon): Dark ruby. Highly perfumed bouquet evokes blackberry, blueberry, violet and smoky oak, with a spicy element emerging slowly. Seamless and sweet, with energetic dark berry flavors, an exotic floral pastille quality and a jolt of black pepper that adds bite. Gains richness as it opens in the glass and finishes with clinging sweetness and fully absorbed tannins.

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92
92/100

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92
92/100

Luis Gutiérrez, Wine Advocate

91
91/100

Josh Raynolds

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92 points
Luis Gutiérrez, Wine Advocate
Score 92/100 · Drink 2015-2020, Luis Gutiérrez, Wine Advocate, Dec 2013

The 2008 Reserva Seleccion de la Familia is a notch above the regular Reserva in intensity and complexity. It is produced from a blend of 85% Tempranillo and 15% Graciano from selected plots of vineyards averaging over 45 years of age and the time in barrel is extended to 20 months, which makes for a compact and energetic wine. It has harmonious notes of fruit and spice, good acidity and length that will require a little bit more time to be ready for prime time drinking. Drink 2015-2020. Imported by Kysela Pere et Fils; www.kysela.com

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Bodegas Luis Canas
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Grape Blend

Tempranillo, Grenache/ Garnacha

Colour

Red

Taste

Dry

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