{"title":"La Rioja Alta","description":"\u003cp\u003eLa Rioja Alta is one of the houses that still releases its wines when they are ready to drink rather than when the market wants them, and the thing people get wrong is the Rioja ageing ladder. Crianza, Reserva and Gran Reserva are not quality grades. They are minimum periods: so long in oak, so long in bottle before release. A producer can meet a Gran Reserva minimum with ordinary fruit, and a serious Reserva can outdrink it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhat the ladder does track here is patience and site. Vina Alberdi is the Reserva that gets released young enough to be useful. Vina Ardanza is the fuller Reserva with a slug of Garnacha in it. Vina Arana is a leaner Gran Reserva, and the 904 and 890 are made only in years the house rates, from its own older parcels, and sit in American oak for years before anyone sees them.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePast the 904, you are buying time, rarity and the willingness of a company to leave stock in a cellar for a decade. The flavour curve flattens well before the price curve does.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis list is sorted by price, lowest first.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"la-rioja-alta-gran-reserva-890-2010-1x75cl","title":"La Rioja Alta Gran Reserva 890 2010 (1x75cl)","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"score-header\" style=\"text-align: justify\" data-target=\"#modal-tab'-1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"score\"\u003eLa Rioja Alta was started in 1890 by five local vine growers in Haro. They seized the opportunity from the phylloxera in France to offer wine lovers a great alternative. They are one of the finest wineries for traditional Rioja. Their in-house cooperage makes their own barrels from American Oak and they do their racking by hand. Unusually for Rioja they are also a major vineyard owner. They are renowned for magnificent Reserve and Gran Reserva’s. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"score-header\" style=\"text-align: justify\" data-target=\"#modal-tab'-1\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"score-header\" style=\"text-align: justify\" data-target=\"#modal-tab'-1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"score\"\u003eRioja Alta’s Gran Reserva 904 stands out for its remarkable complexity and outstanding ageing potential. It is a classic Rioja which is released in exceptional vintage. The 2009 reveals a bouquet of great aromatic complexity. Cassis and wild berry characters give way to delicate spices and sweet balsamic notes.  The palate builds on the expansive aromas with concentrated sweet cherry flavours and notes of smoky tobacco and cedar spice balanced by refreshing acidity and silky smooth tannins. A blend of 90% Tempranillo with a seasoning of Graciano, this beautifully complex wine was matured in barrels for four years followed by a further three years in bottle.  Although delicious for drinking now, it has the capacity to age for another twenty years or more. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"score-header\" style=\"text-align: justify\" data-target=\"#modal-tab'-1\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"score-header\" style=\"text-align: justify\" data-target=\"#modal-tab'-1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"score\"\u003e96 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"scorer\"\u003eTim Atkin\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"plus-minus\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cp class=\"critic-text\" style=\"text-align: justify\" data-target=\"#modal-tab'-1\"\u003eReflecting the excellence of the vintage, as well as its power, this is the latest in a superb run of 904 Gran Reservas. Combining Tempranillo with 10% Graciano for added backbone and grip, it’s a wine that is (as ever) supremely drinkable on release, but will reward further cellaring. Spicy, aromatic and enticing, with the vanilla sweetness of American oak, savoury tannins and a core of stylish, balsamic-edged fruit. Traditional Rioja with a modern accent.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"score-header\" style=\"text-align: justify\" data-target=\"#modal-tab-2\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"score\"\u003e95 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"scorer\"\u003eWine Advocate\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"plus-minus\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cp class=\"critic-text\" style=\"text-align: justify\" data-target=\"#modal-tab-2\"\u003eTime flies, and the 904 for sale is already the 2009 Gran Reserva 904, as they didn't bottle it in 2008. They are only going to bottle their top wines in very good and excellent vintages, so there will be a 2010 and 2011 but no 2012, 2013 or 2014. This super classical cuvée showcases the wines from Haro, silky and elegant after long aging in oak and a good future in bottle. 2009 was a powerful vintage, ripe but with good balance. The blend is approximately 90% Tempranillo and 10% Graciano, fermented in stainless steel with a 78-day natural malolactic. The aging was in four-year-old American oak barrels crafted by their own coopers; the wines aged from April 2010 until April 2014. During that time, the wine was racked every six months, to be finally bottled in November 2014. This is usually my favorite wine from the portfolio, where the balance between aging and youth reaches its highest point. It's developed but it keeps some fruit character, plenty of spices and balsamic aromas. The palate is polished but has some clout, with clean, focused flavors and a long, spicy and tasty finish. This represents good value for the quality it delivers. 150,000 bottles produced. Because they didn't produce 890 in 2009, the grapes for the 890 were in this 904. As a curiosity, they uncorked a 1982, which was superb.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"TwoMoreGlasses.com","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42886245974214,"sku":"147000044","price":1978.0,"currency_code":"HKD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0606\/1893\/2422\/products\/HED36617.jpg?v=1698776406"},{"product_id":"la-rioja-alta-gran-reserva-904-2011-1x75cl","title":"La Rioja Alta Gran Reserva 904 2011 (1x75cl)","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"score-header\" style=\"text-align: justify\" data-target=\"#modal-tab'-1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"score\"\u003eLa Rioja Alta was started in 1890 by five local vine growers in Haro. They seized the opportunity from the phylloxera in France to offer wine lovers a great alternative. They are one of the finest wineries for traditional Rioja. Their in-house cooperage makes their own barrels from American Oak and they do their racking by hand. Unusually for Rioja they are also a major vineyard owner. They are renowned for magnificent Reserve and Gran Reserva’s. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"score-header\" style=\"text-align: justify\" data-target=\"#modal-tab'-1\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"score-header\" style=\"text-align: justify\" data-target=\"#modal-tab'-1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"score\"\u003eRioja Alta’s Gran Reserva 904 stands out for its remarkable complexity and outstanding ageing potential. It is a classic Rioja which is released in exceptional vintage. The 2009 reveals a bouquet of great aromatic complexity. Cassis and wild berry characters give way to delicate spices and sweet balsamic notes.  The palate builds on the expansive aromas with concentrated sweet cherry flavours and notes of smoky tobacco and cedar spice balanced by refreshing acidity and silky smooth tannins. A blend of 90% Tempranillo with a seasoning of Graciano, this beautifully complex wine was matured in barrels for four years followed by a further three years in bottle.  Although delicious for drinking now, it has the capacity to age for another twenty years or more. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"score-header\" style=\"text-align: justify\" data-target=\"#modal-tab'-1\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"score-header\" style=\"text-align: justify\" data-target=\"#modal-tab'-1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"score\"\u003e96 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"scorer\"\u003eTim Atkin\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"plus-minus\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cp class=\"critic-text\" style=\"text-align: justify\" data-target=\"#modal-tab'-1\"\u003eReflecting the excellence of the vintage, as well as its power, this is the latest in a superb run of 904 Gran Reservas. Combining Tempranillo with 10% Graciano for added backbone and grip, it’s a wine that is (as ever) supremely drinkable on release, but will reward further cellaring. Spicy, aromatic and enticing, with the vanilla sweetness of American oak, savoury tannins and a core of stylish, balsamic-edged fruit. Traditional Rioja with a modern accent.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"score-header\" style=\"text-align: justify\" data-target=\"#modal-tab-2\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"score\"\u003e95  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"scorer\"\u003eWine Advocate\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"plus-minus\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cp class=\"critic-text\" style=\"text-align: justify\" data-target=\"#modal-tab-2\"\u003eTime flies, and the 904 for sale is already the 2009 Gran Reserva 904, as they didn't bottle it in 2008. They are only going to bottle their top wines in very good and excellent vintages, so there will be a 2010 and 2011 but no 2012, 2013 or 2014. This super classical cuvée showcases the wines from Haro, silky and elegant after long aging in oak and a good future in bottle. 2009 was a powerful vintage, ripe but with good balance. The blend is approximately 90% Tempranillo and 10% Graciano, fermented in stainless steel with a 78-day natural malolactic. The aging was in four-year-old American oak barrels crafted by their own coopers; the wines aged from April 2010 until April 2014. During that time, the wine was racked every six months, to be finally bottled in November 2014. This is usually my favorite wine from the portfolio, where the balance between aging and youth reaches its highest point. It's developed but it keeps some fruit character, plenty of spices and balsamic aromas. The palate is polished but has some clout, with clean, focused flavors and a long, spicy and tasty finish. This represents good value for the quality it delivers. 150,000 bottles produced. Because they didn't produce 890 in 2009, the grapes for the 890 were in this 904. As a curiosity, they uncorked a 1982, which was superb.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"TwoMoreGlasses.com","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42886246072518,"sku":"147000036","price":459.0,"currency_code":"HKD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0606\/1893\/2422\/products\/La-Rioja-Alta-Gran-Reserva-904-2011-1x75cl.png?v=1698776420"},{"product_id":"la-rioja-alta-vina-alberdi-reserva-2019-1x75cl","title":"La Rioja Alta Vina Alberdi Reserva 2019 (1x75cl)","description":"","brand":"TwoMoreGlasses.com","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43926567944390,"sku":"147000068","price":258.0,"currency_code":"HKD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0606\/1893\/2422\/files\/RiojaAltaVinaAlberdiReserva.jpg?v=1719911564"},{"product_id":"la-rioja-alta-904-gran-reserva-1970-low-level-1x75cl","title":"La Rioja Alta 904 Gran Reserva 1970 (Low Level) (1x75cl)","description":null,"brand":"TwoMoreGlasses.com","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44342574612678,"sku":"116007812","price":2925.0,"currency_code":"HKD","in_stock":true}]},{"product_id":"la-rioja-alta-vina-alberdi-reserva-2020-1x75cl","title":"La Rioja Alta Vina Alberdi Reserva 2020 (1x75cl)","description":"","brand":"TwoMoreGlasses.com","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44685146816710,"sku":"147000108","price":248.0,"currency_code":"HKD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0606\/1893\/2422\/files\/RiojaAltaVinaAlberdiReserva.jpg?v=1719911564"},{"product_id":"la-rioja-alta-gran-reserva-seleccion-especial-904-2015-1x75cl","title":"La Rioja Alta Gran Reserva Seleccion Especial 904 2015 (1x75cl)","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"score-header\" style=\"text-align: justify\" data-target=\"#modal-tab'-1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"score\"\u003eLa Rioja Alta was started in 1890 by five local vine growers in Haro. They seized the opportunity from the phylloxera in France to offer wine lovers a great alternative. They are one of the finest wineries for traditional Rioja. Their in-house cooperage makes their own barrels from American Oak and they do their racking by hand. Unusually for Rioja they are also a major vineyard owner. They are renowned for magnificent Reserve and Gran Reserva’s. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"score-header\" style=\"text-align: justify\" data-target=\"#modal-tab'-1\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"score-header\" style=\"text-align: justify\" data-target=\"#modal-tab'-1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"score\"\u003eRioja Alta’s Gran Reserva 904 stands out for its remarkable complexity and outstanding ageing potential. It is a classic Rioja which is released in exceptional vintage. The 2009 reveals a bouquet of great aromatic complexity. Cassis and wild berry characters give way to delicate spices and sweet balsamic notes.  The palate builds on the expansive aromas with concentrated sweet cherry flavours and notes of smoky tobacco and cedar spice balanced by refreshing acidity and silky smooth tannins. A blend of 90% Tempranillo with a seasoning of Graciano, this beautifully complex wine was matured in barrels for four years followed by a further three years in bottle.  Although delicious for drinking now, it has the capacity to age for another twenty years or more. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"score-header\" style=\"text-align: justify\" data-target=\"#modal-tab'-1\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"score-header\" style=\"text-align: justify\" data-target=\"#modal-tab'-1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"score\"\u003e96 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"scorer\"\u003eTim Atkin\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"plus-minus\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cp class=\"critic-text\" style=\"text-align: justify\" data-target=\"#modal-tab'-1\"\u003eReflecting the excellence of the vintage, as well as its power, this is the latest in a superb run of 904 Gran Reservas. Combining Tempranillo with 10% Graciano for added backbone and grip, it’s a wine that is (as ever) supremely drinkable on release, but will reward further cellaring. Spicy, aromatic and enticing, with the vanilla sweetness of American oak, savoury tannins and a core of stylish, balsamic-edged fruit. Traditional Rioja with a modern accent.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"score-header\" style=\"text-align: justify\" data-target=\"#modal-tab-2\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"score\"\u003e95  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"scorer\"\u003eWine Advocate\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"plus-minus\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cp class=\"critic-text\" style=\"text-align: justify\" data-target=\"#modal-tab-2\"\u003eTime flies, and the 904 for sale is already the 2009 Gran Reserva 904, as they didn't bottle it in 2008. They are only going to bottle their top wines in very good and excellent vintages, so there will be a 2010 and 2011 but no 2012, 2013 or 2014. This super classical cuvée showcases the wines from Haro, silky and elegant after long aging in oak and a good future in bottle. 2009 was a powerful vintage, ripe but with good balance. The blend is approximately 90% Tempranillo and 10% Graciano, fermented in stainless steel with a 78-day natural malolactic. The aging was in four-year-old American oak barrels crafted by their own coopers; the wines aged from April 2010 until April 2014. During that time, the wine was racked every six months, to be finally bottled in November 2014. This is usually my favorite wine from the portfolio, where the balance between aging and youth reaches its highest point. It's developed but it keeps some fruit character, plenty of spices and balsamic aromas. The palate is polished but has some clout, with clean, focused flavors and a long, spicy and tasty finish. This represents good value for the quality it delivers. 150,000 bottles produced. Because they didn't produce 890 in 2009, the grapes for the 890 were in this 904. As a curiosity, they uncorked a 1982, which was superb.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"TwoMoreGlasses.com","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44685155926214,"sku":"147000109","price":718.0,"currency_code":"HKD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0606\/1893\/2422\/files\/RiojaAltaGRSeleccion9042015.webp?v=1749701784"},{"product_id":"la-rioja-alta-vina-arana-gran-reserva-2017-1x75cl","title":"La Rioja Alta Vina Arana Gran Reserva 2017 (1x75cl)","description":"\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"TwoMoreGlasses.com","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45927242629318,"sku":"147000148","price":438.0,"currency_code":"HKD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0606\/1893\/2422\/files\/20148057796-ms.jpg?v=1714963207"},{"product_id":"la-rioja-alta-vina-ardanza-reserva-2019-1x75cl","title":"La Rioja Alta Vina Ardanza Reserva 2019 (1x75cl)","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify\"\u003eOutstanding dark-cherry red; intense, bright and clean. The first impression on the nose is of great freshness provided by notes of cherries and blackcurrants mixed with notes of black pepper, tobacco, nutmeg, coffee, caramel and vanilla from barrel aging. Pleasant entry. Tasty, with a soft freshness, nice structure, balanced acidity and fine, elegant tannins. Silky finish, with a lovely aftertaste, where liqueur-like notes of blackcurrants intermingle with toasty notes and sweet spices turning this special edition of Viña Ardanza into a fine, elegant wine.\r\nAn ideal pairing with roasted and grilled meats, barbecues, poultry and game, Iberian ham and sausages, as well as semi-cured cheeses.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n \r\n\r\n\u003cstrong\u003eD95Decanter\u003c\/strong\u003e\r\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify\"\u003eThe best classic style of Grenache and Tempranillo pulling together joyful fruit expression and serious depth. In the mouth it is amazingly complex and so unique. A benchmark Rioja blend. A rich, sweet and savoury Reserva style with all the red cherries and a strong Grenache influence. It is somewhat old-fashioned, in a good way, with plentiful integrated oak and a fine rasp of tannin. This has a wonderful oxidative style, giving it a superb savoury nose of leather. It is a perfect combination of mellowness versus vigour, and at the same time exudes great finesse.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJS94James Suckling\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify\"\u003eAromatic nose of dried strawberries and flowers follows through to a full body, soft and velvety tannins and a long and flavorful finish. Opulent and delicious yet refined. Drink now.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRP93Robert Parker's Wine Advocate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify\"\u003eVintages for Viña Ardanza seem to be going fast. It seems like yesterday that the 2001 was released and now the 2008 Viña Ardanza is already here. This is the first vintage when they have been able to use the fruit from their new Garnacha vineyards in the village of Tudelilla (Rioja Baja), La Pedriza, which represents 20% of the blend complementing the majority of Tempranillo. The wine was put in barrel in March 2009, separately; the Tempranillo was in four-year-old barrels for 36 months with six rackings, and the Garnacha in second and third use barrels for 30 months with five rackings. Vintages might go fast, but the wine does not feel too young, which was my fear. There are notes of stewed meat, cured leather, cloves, other spices and an overall balsamic character. The palate feels solid, consistent, nicely built, with abundant tannins and good balancing acidity. This should stand up to food and be able to develop in bottle.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWS90Wine Spectator\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify\"\u003eCedar, tea and tobacco notes frame the dried cherry, vanilla and orange peel flavors in this traditional red. Offers good depth and lively acidity, with an alluring, spicy finish. An old-school style, compact and balanced. Drink now through 2023\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n ","brand":"TwoMoreGlasses.com","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45965059653830,"sku":"147000149","price":348.0,"currency_code":"HKD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0606\/1893\/2422\/files\/RiojaArdanza_973818d7-273a-4030-abc3-959315044cb8.jpg?v=1704421998"},{"product_id":"la-rioja-alta-gran-reserva-seleccion-especial-904-2016-1x75cl","title":"La Rioja Alta Gran Reserva Seleccion Especial 904 2016 (1x75cl)","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"score-header\" style=\"text-align: justify\" data-target=\"#modal-tab'-1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"score\"\u003eLa Rioja Alta was started in 1890 by five local vine growers in Haro. They seized the opportunity from the phylloxera in France to offer wine lovers a great alternative. They are one of the finest wineries for traditional Rioja. Their in-house cooperage makes their own barrels from American Oak and they do their racking by hand. Unusually for Rioja they are also a major vineyard owner. They are renowned for magnificent Reserve and Gran Reserva’s. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"score-header\" style=\"text-align: justify\" data-target=\"#modal-tab'-1\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"score-header\" style=\"text-align: justify\" data-target=\"#modal-tab'-1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"score\"\u003eRioja Alta’s Gran Reserva 904 stands out for its remarkable complexity and outstanding ageing potential. It is a classic Rioja which is released in exceptional vintage. The 2009 reveals a bouquet of great aromatic complexity. Cassis and wild berry characters give way to delicate spices and sweet balsamic notes.  The palate builds on the expansive aromas with concentrated sweet cherry flavours and notes of smoky tobacco and cedar spice balanced by refreshing acidity and silky smooth tannins. A blend of 90% Tempranillo with a seasoning of Graciano, this beautifully complex wine was matured in barrels for four years followed by a further three years in bottle.  Although delicious for drinking now, it has the capacity to age for another twenty years or more. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"score-header\" style=\"text-align: justify\" data-target=\"#modal-tab'-1\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"score-header\" style=\"text-align: justify\" data-target=\"#modal-tab'-1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"score\"\u003e96 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"scorer\"\u003eTim Atkin\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"plus-minus\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cp class=\"critic-text\" style=\"text-align: justify\" data-target=\"#modal-tab'-1\"\u003eReflecting the excellence of the vintage, as well as its power, this is the latest in a superb run of 904 Gran Reservas. Combining Tempranillo with 10% Graciano for added backbone and grip, it’s a wine that is (as ever) supremely drinkable on release, but will reward further cellaring. Spicy, aromatic and enticing, with the vanilla sweetness of American oak, savoury tannins and a core of stylish, balsamic-edged fruit. Traditional Rioja with a modern accent.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"score-header\" style=\"text-align: justify\" data-target=\"#modal-tab-2\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"score\"\u003e95  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"scorer\"\u003eWine Advocate\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"plus-minus\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cp class=\"critic-text\" style=\"text-align: justify\" data-target=\"#modal-tab-2\"\u003eTime flies, and the 904 for sale is already the 2009 Gran Reserva 904, as they didn't bottle it in 2008. They are only going to bottle their top wines in very good and excellent vintages, so there will be a 2010 and 2011 but no 2012, 2013 or 2014. This super classical cuvée showcases the wines from Haro, silky and elegant after long aging in oak and a good future in bottle. 2009 was a powerful vintage, ripe but with good balance. The blend is approximately 90% Tempranillo and 10% Graciano, fermented in stainless steel with a 78-day natural malolactic. The aging was in four-year-old American oak barrels crafted by their own coopers; the wines aged from April 2010 until April 2014. During that time, the wine was racked every six months, to be finally bottled in November 2014. This is usually my favorite wine from the portfolio, where the balance between aging and youth reaches its highest point. It's developed but it keeps some fruit character, plenty of spices and balsamic aromas. The palate is polished but has some clout, with clean, focused flavors and a long, spicy and tasty finish. This represents good value for the quality it delivers. 150,000 bottles produced. Because they didn't produce 890 in 2009, the grapes for the 890 were in this 904. As a curiosity, they uncorked a 1982, which was superb.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"TwoMoreGlasses.com","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46010082656454,"sku":"147000150","price":638.0,"currency_code":"HKD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0606\/1893\/2422\/files\/RiojaAltaGRSeleccion9042015.webp?v=1749701784"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.twomoreglasses.com\/collections\/la-rioja-alta.oembed","provider":"TwoMoreGlasses.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}