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R. López de Heredia Viña Bosconia Reserva Rioja Tempranillo Blend 2003
The 2003 Vina Bosconia has another enticing bouquet: hints of cooked meat, hickory, peat and rosemary that is beautifully defined. The palate is medium-bodied with firm dry tannins and a poised, lifted earthy finish with touches of soy and sea salt on the aftertaste... Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
Ratings on Delectable
Gary Westby 
Champagne & Sherry buyer K&L Wines
This is one of the most successful European 2003's I have had, rich but not overripe or hot, with an American oak vanillin frame for strong dark fruit. It is a little volatile on the back end but also refreshing. Very nice with lamb stew and peas!
This is one of the most successful European 2003's I have had, rich but not overripe or hot, with an American oak vanillin frame for strong dark fruit. It is a little volatile on the back end but also refreshing. Very nice with lamb stew and peas!
8.9
Jason Rzutkiewicz
Wine Blogger Jason's Wine Blog
Had this for my wedding anniversary. Not much you can say about these wines besides they are always worth it...
Had this for my wedding anniversary. Not much you can say about these wines besides they are always worth it...
9.0
Mark Lindzy
80% Tempranillo, 15% Garnacha, 5% mazuelo and graciano. Black cherry, freshness in body and very fine tannins. Acidity is very balanced but not "zippy"
80% Tempranillo, 15% Garnacha, 5% mazuelo and graciano. Black cherry, freshness in body and very fine tannins. Acidity is very balanced but not "zippy"
9.0
Kevin Walsh
Wine blogger doxologywine.com; Freelance Sommelier (Court of Master Sommeliers) Doxology Wine Consulting
Stewed red fruit with pronounced savory and mineral notes as well. Juicy acidity and firm, powdery tannins.
Stewed red fruit with pronounced savory and mineral notes as well. Juicy acidity and firm, powdery tannins.
9.4
Heather Lane
Still so much life to this wine...Sanguine, a little volatile, savory, leather, subtle oak present
Still so much life to this wine...Sanguine, a little volatile, savory, leather, subtle oak present
9.3
Joe Paradise
One of, if not my favorite, rioja producers. Fruit on the 03 is a bit crisper than other vintages. Cranberry, tomato (leaf?), deftly deliberate oxidation, earth and savory balsamic, all framed in lovely oak. Fine integrated tannin. Long savory finish
One of, if not my favorite, rioja producers. Fruit on the 03 is a bit crisper than other vintages. Cranberry, tomato (leaf?), deftly deliberate oxidation, earth and savory balsamic, all framed in lovely oak. Fine integrated tannin. Long savory finish
9.1
Bill Wenzlau
Found this hiding in the cellar and not on the list! Soooo good.
Found this hiding in the cellar and not on the list! Soooo good.
9.3
Steven Gullo
Oxidative notes gave way to flavors of black tea, soy, and baked red cherries. Aging well.
Oxidative notes gave way to flavors of black tea, soy, and baked red cherries. Aging well.
8.8
Marie Florian
Sommelier Tarry Lodge
A shadow of its former greatness. Still good juice, but past its peak.
A shadow of its former greatness. Still good juice, but past its peak.
8.8
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