{"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":"拉里奧哈阿爾塔特級珍藏 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酒莊由五位哈羅當地葡萄種植者於1890年創立。他們抓住了法國葡萄根瘤蚜疫情帶來的機遇，為葡萄酒愛好者提供了絕佳的選擇。他們是傳統裡奧哈葡萄酒的頂級酒莊之一。酒莊自有製桶廠，使用美國橡木自製橡木桶，並手工進行裝桶。與裡奧哈葡萄酒不同，La Rioja Alta酒莊同時也是大型葡萄園的擁有者。他們以釀造品質卓越的珍藏級和特級珍藏級葡萄酒而聞名。\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"score-header\" style=\"text-align: justify\" data-target=\"#modal-tab'-1\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n \u003cdiv class=\"score-header\" style=\"text-align: justify\" data-target=\"#modal-tab'-1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"score\"\u003eRioja Alta 的 Gran Reserva 904 以其非凡的複雜度和卓越的陳年潛力脫穎而出。這是一款經典的里奧哈葡萄酒，年份絕佳。 2009 年份酒展現出極為複雜的香氣。黑醋栗和野生漿果的芬芳逐漸被精緻的香料和香脂的甜美所取代。口感以濃鬱的甜櫻桃風味、煙燻菸草和雪松香料的芬芳為基礎，與清爽的酸度和絲滑的單寧完美融合。這款酒由 90% 的添普蘭尼洛和少量的格拉西亞諾混合釀造，口感複雜，在橡木桶中陳釀四年，之後再裝瓶三年。雖然現在飲用口感極佳，但它仍具有二十年或更長時間的陳年潛力。\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"score-header\" style=\"text-align: justify\" data-target=\"#modal-tab'-1\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\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\"\u003e蒂姆·阿特金\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"plus-minus\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n \u003cp class=\"critic-text\" style=\"text-align: justify\" data-target=\"#modal-tab'-1\"\u003e這款佳釀是904特級珍藏系列的最新力作，完美展現了該年份的卓越品質及其強勁的口感。它融合了添普蘭尼洛和10%格拉西亞諾，賦予其更強勁的支撐力和緊實度，一如既往地是一款極佳的現釀佳釀，但更值得進一步窖藏。辛辣、芳香、誘人，帶有美國橡木帶來的香草般的甜美，單寧鹹鮮，並以香醋般的果香為核心，散發著時尚的氣息。傳統的里奧哈風格，融合了現代氣息。 \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\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\"\u003e葡萄酒倡導者\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"plus-minus\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n \u003cp class=\"critic-text\" style=\"text-align: justify\" data-target=\"#modal-tab-2\"\u003e時光飛逝，出售的 904 已經是 2009 年份的 Gran Reserva 904，因為他們在 2008 年沒有裝瓶。他們只打算在非常好和優秀的年份裝瓶他們的頂級葡萄酒，所以會有 2010 和 2011 年份，但沒有 2012、2013 或 2014 年份。這款超經典的 cuvée 展示了來自哈羅的葡萄酒，經過長時間的橡木桶陳釀後口感絲滑優雅，裝瓶後前景光明。 2009 是一個強勁的年份，成熟但平衡性很好。混合比例約為 90% 的丹魄和 10% 的格拉西亞諾，在不銹鋼中發酵 78 天的天然蘋果酸乳酸發酵。陳釀在他們自己的製桶匠製作的四年美國橡木桶中進行；葡萄酒從 2010 年 4 月陳釀至 2014 年 4 月。在此期間，每六個月進行一次倒桶，最終於 2014 年 11 月裝瓶。這通常是我最喜歡的葡萄酒，陳釀和年輕之間的平衡達到了最高點。它已經成熟，但保留了一些水果特性、大量的香料和香脂香氣。口感光滑，有一定的力度，乾淨，集中的風味和持久、辛辣和美味的餘味。這款酒物有所值。生產了 15 萬瓶。因為 2009 年沒有生產 890，所以 890 的葡萄都用在了這款 904 中。出於好奇，他們打開了一瓶 1982 年份的酒，非常棒。\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":"拉里奧哈阿爾塔特級珍藏 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酒莊由五位哈羅當地葡萄種植者於1890年創立。他們抓住了法國葡萄根瘤蚜疫情帶來的機遇，為葡萄酒愛好者提供了絕佳的選擇。他們是傳統裡奧哈葡萄酒的頂級酒莊之一。酒莊自有製桶廠，使用美國橡木自製橡木桶，並手工進行裝桶。與裡奧哈葡萄酒不同，La Rioja Alta酒莊同時也是大型葡萄園的擁有者。他們以釀造品質卓越的珍藏級和特級珍藏級葡萄酒而聞名。\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"score-header\" style=\"text-align: justify\" data-target=\"#modal-tab'-1\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n \u003cdiv class=\"score-header\" style=\"text-align: justify\" data-target=\"#modal-tab'-1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"score\"\u003eRioja Alta 的 Gran Reserva 904 以其非凡的複雜度和卓越的陳年潛力脫穎而出。這是一款經典的里奧哈葡萄酒，年份絕佳。 2009 年份酒展現出極為複雜的香氣。黑醋栗和野生漿果的芬芳逐漸被精緻的香料和香脂的甜美所取代。口感以濃鬱的甜櫻桃風味、煙燻菸草和雪松香料的芬芳為基礎，與清爽的酸度和絲滑的單寧完美融合。這款酒由 90% 的添普蘭尼洛和少量的格拉西亞諾混合釀造，口感複雜，在橡木桶中陳釀四年，之後再裝瓶三年。雖然現在飲用口感極佳，但它仍具有二十年或更長時間的陳年潛力。\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"score-header\" style=\"text-align: justify\" data-target=\"#modal-tab'-1\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\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\"\u003e蒂姆·阿特金\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"plus-minus\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n \u003cp class=\"critic-text\" style=\"text-align: justify\" data-target=\"#modal-tab'-1\"\u003e這款佳釀是904特級珍藏系列的最新力作，完美展現了該年份的卓越品質及其強勁的口感。它融合了添普蘭尼洛和10%格拉西亞諾，賦予其更強勁的支撐力和緊實度，一如既往地是一款極佳的現釀佳釀，但更值得進一步窖藏。辛辣、芳香、誘人，帶有美國橡木帶來的香草般的甜美，單寧鹹鮮，並以香醋般的果香為核心，散發著時尚的氣息。傳統的里奧哈風格，融合了現代氣息。 \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\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\"\u003e葡萄酒倡導者\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"plus-minus\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n \u003cp class=\"critic-text\" style=\"text-align: justify\" data-target=\"#modal-tab-2\"\u003e時光飛逝，出售的 904 已經是 2009 年份的 Gran Reserva 904，因為他們在 2008 年沒有裝瓶。他們只打算在非常好和優秀的年份裝瓶他們的頂級葡萄酒，所以會有 2010 和 2011 年份，但沒有 2012、2013 或 2014 年份。這款超經典的 cuvée 展示了來自哈羅的葡萄酒，經過長時間的橡木桶陳釀後口感絲滑優雅，裝瓶後前景光明。 2009 是一個強勁的年份，成熟但平衡性很好。混合比例約為 90% 的丹魄和 10% 的格拉西亞諾，在不銹鋼中發酵 78 天的天然蘋果酸乳酸發酵。陳釀在他們自己的製桶匠製作的四年美國橡木桶中進行；葡萄酒從 2010 年 4 月陳釀至 2014 年 4 月。在此期間，每六個月進行一次倒桶，最終於 2014 年 11 月裝瓶。這通常是我最喜歡的葡萄酒，陳釀和年輕之間的平衡達到了最高點。它已經成熟，但保留了一些水果特性、大量的香料和香脂香氣。口感光滑，有一定的力度，乾淨，集中的風味和持久、辛辣和美味的餘味。這款酒物有所值。生產了 15 萬瓶。因為 2009 年沒有生產 890，所以 890 的葡萄都用在了這款 904 中。出於好奇，他們打開了一瓶 1982 年份的酒，非常棒。\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":"拉里奧哈阿爾塔葡萄酒阿爾貝迪珍藏 2019 年 (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（低濃度）（1x75cl）","description":null,"brand":"TwoMoreGlasses.com","offers":[{"title":"Default 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Alta酒莊同時也是大型葡萄園的擁有者。他們以釀造品質卓越的珍藏級和特級珍藏級葡萄酒而聞名。\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"score-header\" style=\"text-align: justify\" data-target=\"#modal-tab'-1\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n \u003cdiv class=\"score-header\" style=\"text-align: justify\" data-target=\"#modal-tab'-1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"score\"\u003eRioja Alta 的 Gran Reserva 904 以其非凡的複雜度和卓越的陳年潛力脫穎而出。這是一款經典的里奧哈葡萄酒，年份絕佳。 2009 年份酒展現出極為複雜的香氣。黑醋栗和野生漿果的芬芳逐漸被精緻的香料和香脂的甜美所取代。口感以濃鬱的甜櫻桃風味、煙燻菸草和雪松香料的芬芳為基礎，與清爽的酸度和絲滑的單寧完美融合。這款酒由 90% 的添普蘭尼洛和少量的格拉西亞諾混合釀造，口感複雜，在橡木桶中陳釀四年，之後再裝瓶三年。雖然現在飲用口感極佳，但它仍具有二十年或更長時間的陳年潛力。\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"score-header\" style=\"text-align: justify\" data-target=\"#modal-tab'-1\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\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\"\u003e蒂姆·阿特金\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"plus-minus\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n \u003cp class=\"critic-text\" style=\"text-align: justify\" data-target=\"#modal-tab'-1\"\u003e這款佳釀是904特級珍藏系列的最新力作，完美展現了該年份的卓越品質及其強勁的口感。它融合了添普蘭尼洛和10%格拉西亞諾，賦予其更強勁的支撐力和緊實度，一如既往地是一款極佳的現釀佳釀，但更值得進一步窖藏。辛辣、芳香、誘人，帶有美國橡木帶來的香草般的甜美，單寧鹹鮮，並以香醋般的果香為核心，散發著時尚的氣息。傳統的里奧哈風格，融合了現代氣息。 \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\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\"\u003e葡萄酒倡導者\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"plus-minus\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n \u003cp class=\"critic-text\" style=\"text-align: justify\" data-target=\"#modal-tab-2\"\u003e時光飛逝，出售的 904 已經是 2009 年份的 Gran Reserva 904，因為他們在 2008 年沒有裝瓶。他們只打算在非常好和優秀的年份裝瓶他們的頂級葡萄酒，所以會有 2010 和 2011 年份，但沒有 2012、2013 或 2014 年份。這款超經典的 cuvée 展示了來自哈羅的葡萄酒，經過長時間的橡木桶陳釀後口感絲滑優雅，裝瓶後前景光明。 2009 是一個強勁的年份，成熟但平衡性很好。混合比例約為 90% 的丹魄和 10% 的格拉西亞諾，在不銹鋼中發酵 78 天的天然蘋果酸乳酸發酵。陳釀在他們自己的製桶匠製作的四年美國橡木桶中進行；葡萄酒從 2010 年 4 月陳釀至 2014 年 4 月。在此期間，每六個月進行一次倒桶，最終於 2014 年 11 月裝瓶。這通常是我最喜歡的葡萄酒，陳釀和年輕之間的平衡達到了最高點。它已經成熟，但保留了一些水果特性、大量的香料和香脂香氣。口感光滑，有一定的力度，乾淨，集中的風味和持久、辛辣和美味的餘味。這款酒物有所值。生產了 15 萬瓶。因為 2009 年沒有生產 890，所以 890 的葡萄都用在了這款 904 中。出於好奇，他們打開了一瓶 1982 年份的酒，非常棒。\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\/zh\/collections\/la-rioja-alta.oembed","provider":"TwoMoreGlasses.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}