Bodegas Akutain Gran Reserva Rioja Tempranillo Blend 2004

Tom Kobylarz

Very much in the classic and old school winemaking camp. Med+ nose of tertiary red fruits and spices, light American oak notes of dill and savory. Medium bodied, med+ acidity, tannin are medium and finely textured, med/med+ elegant finish. I expected more complexity and depth.

Andrew Lohse

this is the kind of wine you buy on spec as a vote of confidence that you'll soon have some unexpected moment of good fortune—willful superstition, your Tony Robbins Reserva, your crypto ambrosia—and the more you believe, the better it works. $50.

Andrew S

All about nuance and finesse, not the typical Gran Rerva in my experience. Dark cherries, earth, dried flowers, and leather/tobacco.

Tracy Hall

This is a nice 10 yr old wine IF you like American oak. It's not over the top oaky at all, but you can tell it's American (not a favorite of Mia's). SS

Bobbi Jo Broxson

Really delicious Rioja we found in ABQ a little over a year ago. Paired well with recipes from my new Zatinya cookbook.

Carter White

Last bottle, still hitting on all cylinders. Sad to see it go

Pooneet K

Been a long time since I’ve had a rioja. This was nice and very restrained and classic. Decanted for 2 hours and had with lamb chops which was a good pairing. Still, this didn’t “wow” - the oak blew off with the decant, but it was still rather “dusty”. Lacked that acid / refreshing lift at the end. Still a nice wine.

Carter White

Fresh red and black berries, forward oak, toasty vanilla, but not overdone, resolved tannins, and nice long finish. . . . Two days later, still very much alive and more harmonious. Nice surprise.

Carter White

Silky smooth, well balanced, some syrupy sweetness (but dry).

Carter White

Luscious and intense. Ripe red fruit with a sour cherry twang from the high acidity. Good structure and a satisfying finish.