Marques de Riscal Rioja Reserva 2020
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Category | Red Wine |
Varietal | |
Brand | Marques de Riscal |
Origin | Spain, Rioja |
Alcohol/vol | 14.5% |
Intense black-cherry color with good depth of color and hardly any signs of evolution. Very expressive aromas on the nose with notes of licorice, cinnamon and black pepper, with just a subtle hint of the long cask-ageing, thanks to its great complexity and ripe, concentrated fruit. Fresh and easy to drink on the palate, good backbone and lovely, polished tannins. The long, persistent finish leaves gentle balsamic reminders of the finest quality.
This wine goes well with ham, mild cheeses, casseroles which are not highly spiced, bean and pulse dishes, poultry, red meat, grills and roasts.
James Suckling
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Vanilla, incense and pine cones on top of the dark cherries and plums on the nose. Youthful and pretty flavorful on the medium- to full-bodied palate with plenty of oak tannins that will need a few years to unwind and soften. Hint of tobacco savoriness loom in the lengthy, spicy finish.
Wine Enthusiast
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The scent of purple plum, lavender and dried thyme wafts from the glass. Satiny tannins coat the mouth and bring black currant, Simka plum, olive tapenade, baking spice and cocoa powder flavors. The smooth finish is noted for a light burst of mint.
Wine Spectator
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Hints of tar and tobacco underscore flavors of plum sauce and black cherry reduction in this well-balanced red, with light tannins and orange peel acidity. Tempranillo and Graciano. Drink now through 2029. 347,750 cases made, 60,000 cases imported.