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Lan Gran Reserva Tempranillo 2006 Wine Review

Lan Gran Reserva Tempranillo 2006

Lan Gran Reserva Tempranillo 2006

Rioja D.O.C.A., Spain

Community Score:89/100

Community Reviews: 4

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Price: $34.95

Drink: 2013-2019

Bottle size: 750 ml

Alcohol: 13.5%

Sweetness: Extra Dry

Wine Type: Red Wine


Winery: Lan

Agent: Vin Vino Wine Merchants Inc.

Natalie's Score: 90/100

This full-bodied Spanish red wine is a blend of mostly Tempranillo, and small amounts of Mazuelo and Graciano grapes grown on 20- to 25-year-old vines. Complex with aromas of cigar box, leather, violets and black cherry. Full-bodied and mouth-watering. Love the taste and feel of maturity in this wine. Drinking well now though will also keep in the cellar for a few years. Pair with veal. A gorgeous garnet hue in the glass. Very mouth-filling and coating. Long, lingering finish. Pair with toasted nuts, hard cheeses and gentle conversation.

Tempranillo food pairings: herbed steaks, portobello mushroom, chili, soup, lamb chops.

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This Lan Gran Reserva Tempranillo 2006 was reviewed on December 12, 2015 by Natalie MacLean

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Brian Gray Hamilton rated this wine as 90/100 with the following review:

Nose reveals layers of smoke, vanilla, clove/nutmeg. Palette has good structure, substantial tannins, a depth of rich fruit and a long dry finish. Pair with rare beef dishes.
Wineboy rated this wine as 88/100 with the following review:

measured fruit, dryer style with noted tannins.
This robust Spanish red wine is made by Lan, a winery established in 1972, in the Rioja region. It's a blend of Tempranillo, Mazuelo and Graciano grapes grown on vines 20-25 years of age. - Community Wine Reviews

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