The 1996 Gran Reserva, 100% Tempranillo, comes from a good but not exceptional vintage. The wine’s appearance is showing a bit of age as reflected in a brick tint to the color. The aromas of cedar, tobacco, and red berry are a bit muted and the fruit on the palate is starting to fade. The wine remains enjoyable but needs to be drunk up.
Importer: Frederick Wildman, New York, NY; tel. (212) 355-0700