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Viña Real Gran Reserva 2008

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Jacky Blisson rated this wine as 88/100 with the following review:

Lovely candied red berries, earth and spiced aromas on first approach. Upon aeration, the fruit quickly fades leaving leather and talcum notes. Smooth and rounded on attack, just a touch lean through the mid-palate with moderate, chalky tannins and a faint orange peel hint on the moderate length finish. Lacks the power and opulence of a truly fine Gran Reserva, and is a little past its prime. Still drinking nicely though for those who enjoy older, dry wines.
Monique Sosa rated this wine as 88/100 with the following review:

This wine is showing a lot of tertiary aromas already. Clean pronounced savoury aromas including: cedar, forest floor, leather, black fruit, ripe cherry, vanilla, mint and loads of pencil shavings. Acidity is high, tannins are moderate, alcohol is integrated and wine is medium (+) bodied. Key flavours include: cherry, cedar, earth, leather and long bitterness in the finish. I would recommend drinking this vintage within the next year as it is peaking already. Pair with braised beef.
Tasted, October 2015.




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Viña Real Gran Reserva 2008, Rioja D.O.C.A., Spain: Slightly past peak maturity but still drinking well. The fruit has fallen away; what remains is acidity, dust and earthy notes. Think all bones, no flesh. Some tanned leather, cigar and dried tobacco leaves. Drink: 2012-2016. 280545 13.50% XD 750 mL  $37.95 Score: 87/100. October 15, 2016 Luscious Lamb Wine  Full Review

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