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Conde de Valdemar Gran Reserva 1995 ~ Rioja
Posted in Spanish Red Wine by Administrator on December 15th, 2008
A well structured modern Rioja from Camino Viejo Logroño, 01320 Oyón, Spain
Tel: +34941 122188 (Camino Viejo Logroño, 01320 Oyón, Spain Tel: +34941 122188). It is a blend of Mazuelo (15%) and Tempranillo (85%) grapes.Deep red/purple colour. Sweet herby nose with complex strawberry fruit, herbs and caramel. Nice balance on the palate, with some sweetness from the fruit and oak, and drying tannins.Meaty and rich on the palate, with a long and powerful finish. Showing benefit of bottle aging Cost = about 20€a bottle
