Baron De Ley Varietal Graciano 2010

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Ghislain Lalonde rated this wine as 91/100 with the following review:

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John Szabo, MS

Here's an intriguing varietal graciano crafted in the traditional style, with a significant dose of American-oak/toasted coconut and damp cedar flavour, yet it still works well alongside zesty-fresh red berry fruit. Acids are bright and crisp, saliva-inducing, while tannins are fine-grained and elegant. This has plenty of savoury-umami character to top it all off, and I bet once you've had a sip, you'll be wanting more. Fine complexity, too. Enjoy this now or forget it in the cellar for 5-8 years more without fear. Nice stuff. Tasted January 2015. Value Rating: ***

Heather Wall rated this wine as 85/100 with the following review:

An inky brew of Spain's Graciano grape. Cherry, plum, toasted oak, dusty, cellar floor, hint of floral. The tannins are grippy with medium+ acidity. Long tannic finish. Red meat pairing.
Tasted: January 2015

Natalie's Review

Baron De Ley Varietal Graciano 2010, Rioja D.O.C.A., Spain: Exotic and dark with pencil led, graphite, anise and black plums on the nose and palate of this full-bodied, smooth Spanish red wine made from the country's iconic Graciano grape. And now for something completely different .... Drink: 2014-2018. 397166 13.50% XD 750 mL $21.95 Score: 90/100. January 24, 2015 Top Rated Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

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