This remains a classic, traditional Rioja that is loaded with American oak derived flavours of vanillin, coconut oil,...

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Shows more fruit than the 2011, yet no escaping the leather, tobacco and dried herbs which drive the wine. Very lean,...

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This is a classic complex mature Rioja with a nose of dry cherry and plum fruit, plus fragrant American oak derived...

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A really nice wine.

The American oak really comes across and it's interesting to compare this Rioja with a Rioja that uses French oak.

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Marqués De Riscal Reserva 2012, Rioja Reserva