25 Ratings
La Rioja Alta Vina Arana Reserva Rioja
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Wine Description
(2006 Vintage) Medium-depth, dark-cherry red with incipient orange hues. High aromatic intensity, with notes of vanilla, caramel, toffee and cinnamon from the wood against a background of fruits in liqueur. Good structure in the mouth, with a pleasant acidity and fine tannins. A wine with an expansive aftertaste re-emphasising its seductive acidity and noble flavours derived from barrel ageing. - See more at: http://www.riojalta.com/wines/vina-arana#sthash.3OSXaKD7.dpuf
about 7 yearsclear. dark ruby colour. dark fruit and vanilla nose. lightishbody. red fruits upfront. touch tannins with vanilla length. good length. not as complex as expected.
Expert Reviews
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Robert ParkerRating: 92/100 - As reviewed by Robert Parker on 08/23/2012
Made from mostly Tempranillo with a splash of Mazuelo grapes added to the blend, winemaker Julio Sáenz produces a very fine Rioja reserva. Sweet strawberry notes mingle with leather and a tad of smoke on the palate, making this a delicious accompaniment to lamb dishes.