1998 Riojanas Monte Real Gran Reserva

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Score 84/100 · Luis Gutiérrez, Wine Advocate, Dec 2013

The 1998 Monte Real Gran Reserva has en evolved nose with faded aromas of leather, tea and forest floor, and in the palate the fruit is drying out. Drink now. Bodegas Riojanas produced some spectacular vintages of Vina Albina and Monte Real in the old times, and the 1942 Albina remains one of the best Riojas I’ve ever drunk, but unfortunately today’s wines are not at the same level. My favorite was a semi-sweet white that reminded me a little bit of one historical semi-sweet white from Rioja, the 1939 Corona from CVNE. Imported by Bodegas Riojanas USA Corp., Hoboken, NJ; tel. (201) 401-5636

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84
84/100

Luis Gutiérrez, Wine Advocate

93
93/100

Josh Raynolds

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93 points
Josh Raynolds
Score 93/100 · Josh Raynolds, Sep 2006

Dark red with a pale rim. Pungent, spicy nose shows pure cherry, redcurrant and plum complemented by succulent herbs, vanillin oak spice and a hint of dried flowers. Supple, lush and deep, with sweet red fruit flavors framed by gentle, harmonious tannins. Fleshy and sweet on the back end, with impressive concentration and focus. This should age well.

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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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