This is a fantastic bottle of mature Rioja from the very good 1970 vintage. Sourced from a private cellar located way up north, near San Sebastian and the Cantabrian Sea (if you've ever spent time here, you know that it is generally a very cool, humid part of Spain - perfect cellar conditions), this is still drinking great. Sweet and savory aromas suggest red cherries and braised meat, definitely with a subtle touch of dill and pimenton as well. It's a classic aromatic profile for fully mature Rioja. On the palate, there is great balance, depth and purity of flavors, with the truffled nuances and silken texture that only a carefully aged wine from one of the world's great wine regions can deliver. If you are seeking out bottles from 1970, I would put this towards the top of your list. (Joe Manekin, K&L Spanish wine buyer)
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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
1999 Bodegas Puelles Gran Reserva Rioja $19.99
2001 Lopez de Heredia "Viña Tondonia" Reserva Rioja $39.99
