Popped and poured. This was singing from the start. Loads of dark cherries, blackberries, dark cocoa and earth. Long finish. Outstanding compliment to the meal.
Popped and poured. This was singing from the start. Loads of dark cherries, blackberries, dark cocoa and earth. Long finish. Outstanding compliment to the meal.
1 person found it helpfulMar 15th, 2018
Rich, dense, and complex. Lots of mushroom and wet earth and black tea with loads of cherry and blackberry notes. Lots of life. Will only get better over next 10 years. Absolutely amazing.
Rich, dense, and complex. Lots of mushroom and wet earth and black tea with loads of cherry and blackberry notes. Lots of life. Will only get better over next 10 years. Absolutely amazing.
1 person found it helpfulJun 24th, 2017
More like a barrel sample now. Great with tapas. Lots of concentration and can go on for years
More like a barrel sample now. Great with tapas. Lots of concentration and can go on for years
1 person found it helpfulDec 13th, 2016
Powerful but elegant, fresh red fruits and acidity
Dill, spice and suave oak, cherry, toast, tobacco, a complex, opulent and distinguished Reserva. Buy this by the case and enjoy it over the next 20 years!
Powerful but elegant, fresh red fruits and acidity
Dill, spice and suave oak, cherry, toast, tobacco, a complex, opulent and distinguished Reserva. Buy this by the case and enjoy it over the next 20 years!
1 person found it helpfulDec 20th, 2015
I like it but in the same style (and availability), I'll take La Rioja Alta just about every time. This has an abrupt tannic finish that makes me want more refreshing acidity.
I like it but in the same style (and availability), I'll take La Rioja Alta just about every time. This has an abrupt tannic finish that makes me want more refreshing acidity.
Jul 1st, 2016
CvNE’s Grand Reserva and the Imperial Reserva are two of my go-to Rioja.
Aromas of dried cherry, tobacco, and leather mingle with ripe plum, vanilla, and subtle toast. On the palate, it shows both savory depth and sleek fruit purity, framed by fine-grained tannins and vibrant acidity. Earthy spice and mineral tones anchor its Old World core, while polished oak and plush fruit nod to New World opulence.
This bottle has matured gracefully and will have another 5 years peak drinking window.
CvNE’s Grand Reserva and the Imperial Reserva are two of my go-to Rioja.
Aromas of dried cherry, tobacco, and leather mingle with ripe plum, vanilla, and subtle toast. On the palate, it shows both savory depth and sleek fruit purity, framed by fine-grained tannins and vibrant acidity. Earthy spice and mineral tones anchor its Old World core, while polished oak and plush fruit nod to New World opulence.
This bottle has matured gracefully and will have another 5 years peak drinking window.
Oct 3rd, 2025
She was a beauty. Thank you Harold.
She was a beauty. Thank you Harold.
May 4th, 2020
Fruity, smooth but enough tanning. Concentration, but not too much, balanced with elegancy. 1 hour, aroma include chocolate nuance. @2300, KPing - XH, 200219-200516
Amazing! Much concentrated, aroma as well. Black fruits. 2010 @2400, Kping - 22F, 230613
Fruity, smooth but enough tanning. Concentration, but not too much, balanced with elegancy. 1 hour, aroma include chocolate nuance. @2300, KPing - XH, 200219-200516
Amazing! Much concentrated, aroma as well. Black fruits. 2010 @2400, Kping - 22F, 230613
Feb 19th, 2020
2010
Jul 24th, 2019
190722 @apto con vero. Un vino muy balanceado. Un aroma a madera, mucho carácter y aftertaste sin acidez y liviano
190722 @apto con vero. Un vino muy balanceado. Un aroma a madera, mucho carácter y aftertaste sin acidez y liviano
Jul 23rd, 2019
La Rioja, Spain
