Remirez Ganuza, Rioja Gran Reserva other_regions The wine was made from

The wine was made from a blend of 55% Cabernet Sauvignon and 37% Merlot

you need to swirl the glass like crazy to get something out of it

firm and tense throughout

this warm vintage expression puts a lot of its fruit depth and personality upfront in a confident and no-fuss manner

Remirez Ganuza, Rioja Gran Reserva other_regions The wine was made fromThe red 2009 Gran Reserva has some traces of classical Rioja and "old wine" character, despite being surprisingly youthful for a wine that is already ten years old. The wine is quite dark and represents the style of warm and dry vintage quite faithfully. The wine is powerful but has very good harmony, and the tannins are fine, round and mostly resolved; there is very good balance and harmony. It finishes dry and clean, with a long lingering aftertaste.