2019 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.0%
Grape Varieties 82% Tempranillo, 16% Garnacha, 2% Graciano
Drinking Window 2023–2030
Classification Reserva
Region Rioja
Oak Types American oak
Closure Natural Cork
Production Details An exclusive Wine Society blend created with La Rioja Alta and named for The Wine Society's 1874 founding year; aged for two years in American oak and released from Rioja in 2023.
Tasting Notes Concentrated, fresh and weighty, with leathery and exotic character and mellowness
2018 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.0%
Grape Varieties 70% Tempranillo, 25% Garnacha, 5% Graciano
Drinking Window Through 2028 for 750 ml bottles; through 2030 for magnums
Classification Reserva
Region Rioja
Oak Types American oak
Closure Natural Cork
Production Details Blended by The Wine Society's Pierre Mansour and La Rioja Alta winemaker Julio Sáenz; aged for two years in American oak and one year in bottle, and described as ready to drink on release.
Tasting Notes Graceful and silky, in the classical Rioja mould
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2017 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.5%
Grape Varieties 70% Tempranillo, 30% Garnacha
Drinking Window Through 2027
Classification Reserva
Region Rioja
Oak Types American oak
Closure Natural Cork
Production Details A special blend made exclusively for The Wine Society with La Rioja Alta; aged for two years in American oak and released from Rioja in 2021.
Tasting Notes Haunting savoury perfume, smooth texture and graceful finish; fuller and more powerful than previous vintages
Food Pairing Coconut pumpkin curry; cottage pie; grouse; lamb chops; lamb shoulder; Manchego; roast lamb; roast pork; shepherd's pie; steak and kidney pudding; stews and casseroles
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2016 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.5%
Grape Varieties 60% Tempranillo, 40% Garnacha
Drinking Window 2020–2026
Classification Reserva
Region Rioja
Oak Types American oak
Closure Natural Cork
Production Details An exclusive Wine Society selection blended with La Rioja Alta from fruit destined for Viña Ardanza and Viña Arana; aged for two years in American oak and a further year in bottle before release from Rioja in 2020.
Tasting Notes Aromatic complexity, savoury fruit, soft texture and elegant finish
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Producer Information
Website
Address
Av. de Vizcaya, 8, 26200 Haro, La Rioja, Spain
Phone
+34 941 31 03 46
Email
Owner
La Rioja Alta, S.A. Group
Cellarmaster
Julio Sáenz