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Conde de Valdemar Reserva 2007 Wine Review

Conde de Valdemar Reserva 2007

Conde de Valdemar Reserva 2007

Rioja D.O.C.A., Spain

Community Score:89/100

Community Reviews: 6

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Price: $19.95

Drink: 2015-2020

Bottle size: 750 ml

Alcohol: 13.5%

Sweetness: Extra Dry

Wine Type: Red Wine


Winery: Conde Valdemar

Agent: Wine Guru Selections Inc

Natalie's Score: 89/100

A juicy, delicious Rioja red wine with a firm tannic grip and fleshy black fruit. Love the layering and complexity on this wine as well as the long finish. Pair with lamb and rosemary.

Food pairings: herbed steaks, portobello mushroom, chili, grilled lamb steaks, pan-seared venison.

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This Conde de Valdemar Reserva 2007 was reviewed on April 18, 2015 by Natalie MacLean

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Pricing & Stock Information

  • BCLDB
  • 342378
  • $23.14 
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Reviews and Ratings

Jane Staples - Certified Sommelier rated this wine as 90/100 with the following review:

Made from 90% Tempranillo with 10% Mazuelo & Graziano. A fragrant nose of ripe cherries, vanilla and leather and a palate showing ripe cherries, earth, leather, vanilla, baking spices and cloves. Dry and smooth mouthfeel with a long cherry/vanilla finish.
Heather Wall - CS; WSET Advanced rated this wine as 90/100 with the following review:

This delicious Rioja hits that magic $20 price point and offers great value for an already aged red wine - 2007. This juicy full-bodied red wine is 90% Tempranillo with 5%Manzuelo and 5% Graciano. No holds barred black fruit, earthiness, mint, blackcurrant leaf aromas. The palate brings black pepper, leather, warm spices and integrating tannins. Medium acidity and good length on a fruit driven finish. Grilled or roasted red meats, lamb. Decanting will only make it better. Drink now, not suitable for further ageing.
Tasted: April 2015
Matt Steeves - Certified Sommelier rated this wine as 89/100 with the following review:

Balsamic notes, black olive, dark chocolate, truffle. Showing its age, and still in great shape. Enjoy soon with mushroom risotto. 89 points. Tasted March 2015. Matt Steeves - www.quercusvino.ca
Firm and persistent tannins on the palate with ripe blackberries and spices. This Spanish red wine was aged for 20 months in French and American oak barrels. This is a red wine blend of 90% Tempranillo, 5% Mazuelo and 5% Graciano grapes. Polished, nice finish. - Community Wine Reviews

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