1997 Gran Reserva 904, La Rioja Alta

Made up of 90% Tempranillo, with 10% of Graciano, the 1997 was aged for four years in American oak, racked every six months and then bottled with minimal filtration. The wine has a tawny lustre and a generous lifted nose of wild strawberries, vanillin, wood-smoke and spice. The palate is soft and finely textured with silky mature tannins, balsamic hints and a powerful, knowing finish.
(Simon Field MW, BBR Buyer)