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Rioja Bordón Reserva 2017 Wine Review

Rioja Bordón Reserva 2017

Rioja Bordón Reserva 2017

Rioja D.O.C.A., Spain

Community Score:90/100

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Price: $21.95

Drink: 2024-2027

Bottle size: 750 ml

Alcohol: 13.5%

Sweetness: Dry

Wine Type: Red Wine


Winery: Rioja Bordón

Agent: Churchill Cellars Ltd.

Natalie's Score: 90/100

From Bodegas Franco-Españolas, Bordón Reserva 2017 is a dry, full-bodied Old World Rioja red produced from mostly Tempranillo with 15% Garnacha and 5% Mazuelo grapes in support and sourced from the three Rioja sub-regions. Fragrant with pink florals, lavender, dried wild herbs with ripe red berry, cherry and plum on the palate. Drink through 2027.

Food pairings: roast leg of lamb, hard cheese, veal piccata, grilled steak.

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This Rioja Bordón Reserva 2017 was reviewed on August 10, 2024 by Natalie MacLean

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