La Rioja Alta Gran Reserva Viña Arana Rioja Tempranillo 2015

Ratings on Delectable

Adam Kincaid Delectable Pro

Really solid Gran Reserva that shows a lot of aging potential. I really think the 5% Graciano in the blend does a nice job and brings some good extra complexity to the mix. Super intense aromatics of strawberry, vanilla, rose petal, balsamic, and lots of plums. Has some earthy dry leaf, leather, and tobacco components too. Again, very complex. Caramel, chocolate, and dried fruit inside that focuses on raspberry and cherry. Dusty, but still lush and creamy. Great long lasting flavors after each sip.

Really solid Gran Reserva that shows a lot of aging potential. I really think the 5% Graciano in the blend does a nice job and brings some good extra complexity to the mix. Super intense aromatics of strawberry, vanilla, rose petal, balsamic, and lots of plums. Has some earthy dry leaf, leather, and tobacco components too. Again, very complex. Caramel, chocolate, and dried fruit inside that focuses on raspberry and cherry. Dusty, but still lush and creamy. Great long lasting flavors after each sip.

9.1

Pablo

Fantastic

Fantastic

9.1

Jennifer Pletcher

Vanilla, sage, raisins on the nose. A touch of floral, leather. Dill on the finish.

Vanilla, sage, raisins on the nose. A touch of floral, leather. Dill on the finish.

8.6

Robert Swart

Very complex, medium-full bodied with notes of leather, tobacco, petrol, tart cherry, and baking spices.

Very complex, medium-full bodied with notes of leather, tobacco, petrol, tart cherry, and baking spices.

9.1

Big Wave Dave

Dark garnet. Sweet oak and savoury fruit on the nose. Quite complex. Palate is balanced - sweet forest berries, wood smoke, vanilla, and leather. Oak is a bit too prominent for me at this stage.

Dark garnet. Sweet oak and savoury fruit on the nose. Quite complex. Palate is balanced - sweet forest berries, wood smoke, vanilla, and leather. Oak is a bit too prominent for me at this stage.

9.1

Ericsson

Classic Rioja. Integrated and composed from start to finish. Everything you’d expect: opulent red fruit + tobacco + leather and vanilla. Smooth medium finish with concentrated tannins. Great wine.

Classic Rioja. Integrated and composed from start to finish. Everything you’d expect: opulent red fruit + tobacco + leather and vanilla. Smooth medium finish with concentrated tannins. Great wine.

9.3

Ashish Pant

Incredible!

Incredible!

9.3

Mirelsa Modestti

This 2015 Gran Reserva from La Rioja Alta is one nice surprise after another. Not too revealing, neither visually, nor bouquet-wise. Nice, but unremarkable. But what a welcoming experience at the palate! The vanilla infused boysenberries and plums dance on your tongue. The beautiful Rioja wood tone and tannins keep the fruit crisp, and dry. Rose petal softness and finesse in the very long and gratifying aftertaste round the experience. Definitely a keeper!

This 2015 Gran Reserva from La Rioja Alta is one nice surprise after another. Not too revealing, neither visually, nor bouquet-wise. Nice, but unremarkable. But what a welcoming experience at the palate! The vanilla infused boysenberries and plums dance on your tongue. The beautiful Rioja wood tone and tannins keep the fruit crisp, and dry. Rose petal softness and finesse in the very long and gratifying aftertaste round the experience. Definitely a keeper!

9.6

Loren Gesinsky

5% Graciano adds some balsamic notes.

5% Graciano adds some balsamic notes.

9.4

Karen Larson

Yum berries!

Yum berries!

9.2

Location

  • 43380 US Hwy 19 N
    Tarpon Springs, FL 34689

  • Hours:
    9am - 9pm every day

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