CVNE 2018 'Imperial' Gran Reserva Rioja

2018
CVNE 2018 'Imperial' Gran Reserva Rioja
Region
Spain
Appellation
Rioja DOCa, Spain
Winemaker
Maria Larrea
Alcohol
14%

Taste profile

LightBold
SavoryFruity
SmoothTannic
SoftAcidic

Body: Full-bodied, dense and focused, silken texture

Aromas & flavors: Black fruit, licorice, roasted coffee, tobacco, graphite, balsamic notes

Tannins & finish: Gentle tannins, long, mouth-watering finish

Pairings: Red meat, game, oily fish, cured cheeses, lamb chops, beef bourguignon

Tasting notes are for this exact bottle of wine (including vintage).

Sources: decanter.com, tienda.cvne.com, cvne.com, vinfolio.com, thewinesociety.com

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Vintage Quality

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Wine Spectator · Rioja Tempranillo
89
2018 VintageVery Good
Drink

Cooler weather produced fresher wines; some inconsistencies

95+90-9485-89<85
Best
2021
Avoid
2007200620022000
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Really have been turned off to anything Courtney Benham ever since Total Wine reps tried pushing it to me every time I went there. Tried a bottle and was completed disappointed compared to the price point. This is a much higher price point than I paid before, but the brand is completely lost to me as reputable ever since Total Wine made it their mission to push it's substandard bottles onto customers aggressively.

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Jeremy Green
AboutGandona Estate 2021 'Encosta' Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon

Hey Jimmy, You asked for it: This listing quotes a $32 wine-searcher comparative price, the search params seem fine, but the URL resolves to a "Could not find any products for..." page, not surprising for this wine. Not sure where the $32 came from but it looks like a specious comparison... -j

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Jimmy from Wine Buyer AppCreator of Wine Buyer App

Which wine? The 2021 Gandona? I”m seeing $104 avg price from winesearcher on winebuyerapp.

Jeremy Green

D'oh! Sorry man, I guess context would help. Was the 2023 Patland Estate 'The Hidden Gallery' Merlot on da Spies.

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