This is one of two beautiful, older bottlings from this little known Rioja producer. I respectfully disagree with Dr. Jay Miller's assessment of this wine; I find it to be delicious, but not by any means "more substantial" than the 1973. Darker fruited and with a structure more reminiscent of Bordeaux, to be sure, the wine also shows hints of dill and a savory, meaty quality. Regardless of which wine one prefers, though, this or the more Burgundian '73, both are clearly terrific values that show how beautifully Rioja ages. Despite their vintage, if tasted this blind I would have a tough time believing that either of these wines were much more than 20 years of age. Both wines from Valoria are perfect to mark special occasions, as well as to put in a line-up for anyone who wants to assemble a tasting of fullly mature reds. (Joe Manekin, K&L Spanish wine buyer)
Below is a listing of the wine review scores we frequently reference in our notes. While these sources remain an excellent source of information, we always recommend that you trust your own palate. Scores in these publications often represent the personal taste of an individual critic, which may not always coincide with your own. We have a huge team of excellent wine professionals that can match wines you've had in the past with new arrivals that meet your flavor profile.
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2001 La Rioja Alta "Viña Ardanza" Reserva Especial Rioja $29.99
2008 Mas Codina Cava Brut Reserva Penedès $12.99
2001 Marques de Legarda Gran Reserva Rioja $29.99
2001 Lopez de Heredia "Viña Tondonia" Reserva Rioja $39.99
1999 Bodegas Puelles Gran Reserva Rioja $19.99
