ON-42929

Lan Reserva 2005, Doca Rioja

Rioja (Tempranillo) Rioja (Tempranillo)
Spain

$21.95 (42929)

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89 pts
6
July 09, 2011

Critic Reviews (3)

John Szabo, MS
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John Szabo, MS

I'm a fan of Lan's typical blend of modern and traditional styles, and this '05 Reserva is a fine example. There's...

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Sara d'Amato
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Sara d'Amato

A very refined, tightly woven Rioja that is only beginning to mature. Sophisticated, taught and showing great...

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David Lawrason
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David Lawrason

This is a mid-weight, taut, sinewy and fairly dense Rioja that needs a year or three in bottle. It has quite intense...

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Community Reviews (3)

Gary Killops
Gary Killops

Simply Irresistible! I can't get this Robert Palmer song out of my head after tasting this wine because it best decribes this wine! It really is "simply irresistible".

Aromas of smoke, spice, and black berry. Same notes greet the palate along with leather, dark chocolate, and expresso. Complex and perfectly balanced.

Simply Irresistible!

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Dan Trcka
Dan Trcka

The 2005 Lan Reserva is a medium bodied, integrated wine with nice aromas of typical Rioja notes: cherry, oak, sandalwood. The acidity is nice, tannins are refined (decant for 30 min) and the finish is long. It is ready to drink now and will be good for another 10+ years with moderate improvement. My impression: NICE to BEAUTIFUL, 90 pts - reasonably priced for well crafted wine. Tasted 1500 ml bottle #249383. Tasted Dec/11.

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Craig Osborn
Craig Osborn

Tasted April 2013.

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