Marqués de Riscal Rioja Gran Reserva Vertical

Tasting notes & discussion 139

93 points ~ Wine Advocate

91 points ~ Wine Enthusiast

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Typically $45/bottle from Herederos del Marqués de Riscal
Vintage 2000 & 2001 from Rioja, a Denominación de Origen Calificada
91 points from Wine Enthusiast (2000 Gran Reserva), 93 points from Wine Advocate (2001 Gran Reserva)
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About Herederos del Marqués de Riscal
Founded in 1858 by Guillermo Hurtado de Amézaga in Elciego (Álava), Marqués de Riscal is one of the oldest wineries in Rioja. The first non-French wine to win the diploma of honor of the Bordeaux Exhibition, both the wines of Marqués de Riscal and the winery itself are literal works of art.

The Gran Canyon

TASTING NOTES:
2000 - “Dry and nicely oaked, with hints of fine aged cheese, campfire, dried fruits and leather. The palate is a little fruitier than the nose, but still it’s dry and tight, with raspberry and cherry flavors. While some acidity sits on the surface, overall this gran reserva is tasty, fresh and more than likable.” (AbV 13%)

2001 - “The 2001 Gran Reserva is a glass-coating opaque purple color. It presents an aromatic array of incense, Asian spices, cigar box, violets, and an assortment of black fruits. Dense, sweet, and powerful, this loaded effort from a great vintage will continue to evolve for another 8-10 years…” (AbV 14%)

BARRELS:
2.5 - 3 years in French oak, followed by three years in bottle.

TANGENTIALLY RELATED FACT to help you make conversation over this wine:
Two hundred and seventy-seven miles long, at times eighteen miles wide, and deeper than a mile, the Grand Canyon has been naturally developed over the course of 70 million years. At least, that’s what some tests in 2012 said. Apparently it’s a subject of debate. The canyon had generally been agreed upon as 5-6 million years old, and the sudden jump in age was met with heavy criticism. In any case, the canyon is old and geologically peers back perhaps billions of years through layers of rock.

PAIRS WITH (winery recommended):
N/A

OR (really-going-with-the-theme-option):
Some of that juicy geological drama.

Marqués de Riscal Rioja Gran Reserva Vertical

93 points ~ Wine Advocate

91 points ~ Wine Enthusiast

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