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$89.95
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WA 96
IWC 94
Spain
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Red
In stock,
10
available
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List $106.00
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96 points Neal Martin (Wine Advocate): "[$106 list] The 1994 Vina Tondonia Gran Reserva has an elegant bouquet with light red cherries, orange blossom, mahogany bureau and burnt buttered toast. The palate has a meaty, savory entry with crisp tannins and racy acidity. It displays superb structure towards the finish where one finds notes of bitter lemon, orange peel and sage. Delicious! Drink now-2030+. (Aug 2012)"
94 points Josh Raynolds (International Wine Cellar): "($106 list; 75% tempranillo, 15% garnacha, 5% graciano and 5% mazuelo): Full red. Wild, highly perfumed aromas of candied cherry, plum, anise, cured tobacco, Asian spices and vanilla, with smoke and allspice nuances. Sappy, seamless and expansive, offering sweet red and dark berry flavors and suggestions of candied rose and spicecake. In the glass, takes on weight with no loss of vivacity. Silky tannins build on and carry through a very long, smoke- and mineral-accented finish. No way I'd have guessed that this was an 18-year-old wine. (Sep 2012)"
Producer notes: "Tempranillo (75%), Garnacha (15%), Mazuelo and Graciano (10%), all from our own vineyards. 1994 recorded in the Rioja as an Excellent vintage. Colour: Vibrant red leading slightly towards amber. Nose: Light fresh texture with notes of vanilla and dried berry aromas. Taste: Rich, very dry, smooth, developed. Firm tannins and balance. Ageing period in barrels: 9 years, being racked twice a year and fined with fresh egg whites. Alcohol 12%. Food matching: Goes well with all meat dishes irrespective of their preparation. 1,500 cases produced."
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