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Viña Real (CVNE)

Reserva Rioja Tempranillo 1982

MICHAEL COOPER DipWSET
9.1

Still totally alive. Brilliant nose of plums and prunes and tobacco. Fresh and refreshing balance perfect acidity still has fruit and smoky coffee touches on the palate. It's delicious. #rioja #cvne — 8 years ago

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C.V.N.E. (Compañía Vinícola del Norte de España)

Imperial Gran Reserva Rioja Tempranillo Blend 1976

Not a birth year for me, but it was the year I was conceived. Perfectly stored at this mecca for Spanish wine, this was fresh as a daisy!
A garnet core with deep brick color intensity and lighter rose-orange at the edges.
The nose revealed with ease, and deeper with oscillation, the forest floor you expect, with mint, tobacco, cigar box, dried flower petals and mature red cherry and plum. The palate continued this attack, but without the mint. The flavors fanned out on the palate with an elegant, but unwavering persistence, adding tea and a very subtle iron component.
The acidity was pitch perfect, with silky and mature tannins that seemed to always be just the right amount of structure. A fantastic tasting experience and one I will not forget.
#1976 #CVNE #rioja #tempranillo
— 8 years ago

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Viña Real (CVNE)

Oro Reserva Rioja Tempranillo Blend 2004

2004 CVNE Rioja Vina Real Reserva. Pure red and black currants, dried herbs and dill pickle. Very nice #wine with roasted leg of lamb tonight. #Spain #Espana #Rioja #CVNE #foodwine — 10 years ago