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Viña Olabarri Gran Reserva 2005 Wine Review

Viña Olabarri Gran Reserva 2005

Viña Olabarri Gran Reserva 2005

Rioja D.O.C.A., Spain

Community Score:92/100

Community Reviews: 3

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Price: $27.00

Drink: 2013-2017

Bottle size: 750 ml

Alcohol: 13.5%

Sweetness: Extra Dry

Wine Type: Red Wine


Winery: Viña Olabarri

Agent: BND WINES & SPIRITS

Natalie's Score: 92/100

Love the mature tertiary aromas coming through on this Rioja red wine: truffles (the fungi kind, not chocolate), violets, old leather, cigar box and dried herbs with dusty earth. Not fruit-forward, but balanced and smooth and full-bodied. Some thyme and vanilla smoke on a long finish. Highly recommended.

Food pairings: veal.

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This Viña Olabarri Gran Reserva 2005 was reviewed on July 5, 2014 by Natalie MacLean

More Vintages: 2007  2004 

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The red wine blend is mostly Tempranillo grapes, with some Mazuelo and Graciano grapes. The wine was matured in French and American oak barrels for 2 years before bottling. The 2004 vintage was a such a strong one for this Gran Reserva. Finishes with attractive dried herbs. - Community Wine Reviews

1 Member would buy this wine again

 

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