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2004 Finca Allende
Vineyard: Allende
Price: $19.99- $44.99
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Varietal: Tempranillo
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Region: Spain > Dominiaciones de Origen (DO) > Rioja
Other Vintages: 2003 2001
Drink By 2013
WINEMAKER'S NOTE
"The 2004 Allende, a 100% Tempranillo cuvee, was barrel fermented in a mix of new and used French oak, remained in barrel for 13 months, and was bottled unfiltered. The wine is inky purple-colored and has a superb nose of pain grille, mineral, violets, cranberry, and blueberry. The youthful palate reveals layers of fruit, ripe tannin, and excellent balance. The wine merits another 3-4 years of bottle age and should drink well through 2020. Kudos to Finca Allende for a magnificent set of 2004 Rioj...
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  • International Wine Cellar
  • Wine Spectator
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    Rating for Spain-Dominiaciones de Origen (DO)-Rioja: 95 (excellent)<br/><br/>Drinkability: young, aging quickly, could be good now<br/>