1997 Gran Reserva 904, La Rioja Alta SA
A very traditional style of Gran Reserva. Medium bodied and gentle, yet with great intensity and complexity. Well integrated flavours of dried fruits, spice and vanilla meld to ripe and elegant tannins.
1997 Gran Reserva 904, La Rioja Alta SA
A very traditional style of Gran Reserva. Medium bodied and gentle, yet with great intensity and complexity. Well integrated flavours of dried fruits, spice and vanilla meld to ripe and elegant tannins.
Robert Parker Wine Advocate
The current release is the 1997 Gran Reserva 904, still densely colored and alluringly perfumed. Aromas of dried herbs, tobacco, incense, and assorted black fruits lead to a savory, spicy wine without the depth of the splendid 2001.
94 Points
By Jay S Miller / June 2010
Vinous
Bright red. Seductively perfumed nose offers a complex bouquet of dried cherry, vanilla, cola, potpourri, smoky minerals and cedar. Silky red berry and cherry flavors are sweetened by vanilla bean and take on tannic structure with air. Becomes deeper and riper on the impressively long, sweet, lightly chewy finish, which strongly echoes the cherry and vanilla qualities. I’d serve this with strongly seasoned grilled steak or lamb.
92 Points
By Josh Raynolds / July 2008
Vinous
Bright red. Seductively perfumed nose offers a complex bouquet of dried cherry, vanilla, cola, potpourri, smoky minerals and cedar. Silky red berry and cherry flavors are sweetened by vanilla bean and take on tannic structure with air. Becomes deeper and riper on the impressively long, sweet, lightly chewy finish, which strongly echoes the cherry and vanilla qualities. I d serve this with strongly seasoned grilled steak or lamb.
92 Points
By Josh Raynolds / December 2014