Fresh & Fine 95pt Aged Rioja Gran Reserva On Sale!
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 La Rioja Alta Gran Reserva 904 1998
Rioja, Spain
"The 1998 Gran Reserva 904 is a blend of 90% Tempranillo and 10% Graciano aged in American cask for four years. It has a very fine nose with notes of dried honey, cloves, raisin and wild heather that blossom in the glass. The palate is medium-bodied with a touch of orange peel on the entry. It has an effortless sense of harmony and poise, with a crisp tense finish and suffused with a sorbet-like freshness. It just dances across the palate, a memorable Rioja with style and panache. Drink now-2030. "
95 Points Wine Advocate's Neal Martin
Suggested Retail Price $66.99
Our Regular Price $44.99
Sale Price: $37.89 Awesome!
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Wow, an aged Rioja from one of the most impressive operations in that Spanish region with an awesome score. We have it on super sale for the next week so time to latch on to some of this ready to drink beauty!
THIS OFFER ENDS December 25, 2012 OR BEFORE IF WE SELL OUT!
 Few dispute that La Rioja Alta S.A., formed in 1890 as a partnership of 5 quality-conscious growers, is the leading quality oriented producer in the Rioja. With more than 50,000 casks and 6.4 million bottles stored at any one time, the equivalent of about 8 years sales, La Rioja Alta S.A. is unique in its ability to supply large quantities of fully mature wines of world class quality. The company owns 300 hectares (740 acres) of vineyards in different parts of the best zones of the Rioja Alta region. La Rioja Alta S.A. specializes in red wines. The leading grape variety is Tempranillo with small doses of Mazuelo and Graciano. After vinification in the new ultra modern vinification plant near Haro, aging is in traditional Bordeaux casks, all made from American oak. Racking is by hand every 6 months with 8 teams working full time racking the 51,000 casks. There is no filtration prior to bottling and further long aging in bottle before release. In short the wines are made in the traditional Rioja manner. The company is adamant about not using French oak, keeping the unique Rioja style which has been developed since the end of the 19th century. In spite of the varying amount of time in cask and bottle the wines all display a wonderful rich ruby color, gorgeous aromas of oak, spices and fruit followed by a sensational feel on the palate, with a wonderful smooth texture, clean rich oaky/fruity flavors and a long lingering finish. All the wines are ready for consumption on release but will keep for many more years in bottle. This situation is almost unique in the world of wine and is the reason why so many restaurants list La Rioja Alta's outstanding range of truly classic Rioja wines. Today's feature is comprised of Tempranillo (90%) from Brinas, Labastida and Villalba complemented by Graciano from Briones and Rodezno. After the alcoholic and malolactic fermentations, the wine was put into nearly new American oak barrels in June 1996. It remained in cask, being racked by hand eight times until it was bottled in July 2000. The wine was only gently filtered so as to preserve the flavors to the maximum. It may well show sediment in bottle. |
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We reserve the right to limit quantities. Not responsible for typographical errors. In case of errors, the lowest price allowed by NJ State law will apply. Products available while supplies last. Artwork does not necessarily represent items for sale. Shipping available in select states. Effective dates December 19, 2012 through December 25, 2012! |
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