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Score 92/100 · Drink 2000-2015, Robert Parker, Oct 1998

The 1994 Valsotillo Reserva (made from 100% Tinta del Pais that spent 24 months in oak) is powerful, evolved, and intoxicating in terms of its brash display of blackberry liqueur intermixed with licorice, mineral, and floral scents. This opaque purple-colored, full-bodied wine is brawny, expansive, rich, and brilliantly well-balanced. Anticipated maturity: 2000-2015. Importer: Jorge Ordonez, Fine Estates From Spain, Dedham, MA; tel. (781) 461-5767

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92
92/100

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92
92/100

Robert Parker

91
91+/100

Stephen Tanzer, Vinous

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91+ points
Stephen Tanzer, Vinous
Score 91+/100 · Stephen Tanzer, Vinous

Sexy, smoky oak along with dark berries and game on the nose. Sweet and silky, but supported by strong acids and a firm tannic spine. Black cherry and dark berry flavors complicated by cedar and spice wood tones. Very long, sweet back end shows substantial but fine toothcoating ripe tannins.

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Bodegas Ismael Arroyo
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Grape Blend

Tempranillo

Colour

Red

Taste

Dry

Under the law of Hong Kong, intoxicating liquor must not be sold or supplied to a minor in the course of business. 根據香港法律,不得在業務過程中,向未成年人售賣或供應令人醺醉的酒類 。
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