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Marqués de Cáceres Gran Reserva Tempranillo 2008

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There are 2 user submitted reviews for this wine.

Jessica DiFruscia rated this wine as 90/100 with the following review:

A full bodied typical Rioja with dried red fruit and pronounced vegetal aromas and flavours. A simple, smooth finish.
Jane Staples rated this wine as 93/100 with the following review:

A smooth full-bodied world classic made from hand-picked Tempranillo, Garnacha and Graciano. Pure fruit fragrances and flavours with cherry, baking spices, vanilla, leather and sweet tobacco. From delicious nose to silky finish, this is a memorable wine.




Natalie's Review

Marqués de Cáceres Gran Reserva Tempranillo 2008, Rioja D.O.C.A., Spain: Traditional, classic and savoury Spanish red wine, with aromas of leather, dried herbs and red earth dust. Smoky and earthy, not fruit-forward. Full-bodied, smooth and mouth-watering. Great food wine. Decant for 1 hour. This robust Spanish red wine finishes with clove, dark spice and vanilla smoke. Pair with rack of lamb. Drink: 2015-2019. 976670 13.50% XD 750 mL  $29.95 Score: 89/100. November 14, 2015 Spectacular Spicy Wine  Full Review

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