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Bodegas Marqués de Murrieta Rioja Castillo Ygay Gran Reserva Especial(1978)

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Winery:: Bodegas Marqués de Murrieta
Varietal:: Tempranillo
Region:: Spain > Rioja
Type:: Red Wine
User Tags:: tobacco, dried, (dried) fruit, cherry, mediterranean fruits, raisin, smooth, balsamic, lively, distinct

US $183.87

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5 0: RobWinton; London, UK

June 2008

It is still, 30 years on, stunning, delicate, with cherry fruit, accented by tobacco, raisin and balsamic notes, and just velvety smooth and delicious.

Tags: cherry, tobacco, balsamic, velvet

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TM: Wine Spectator; 05/31/04; 91/100

May 2004

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