La Rioja Alta, Rioja, Gran Reserva 890 1998 OWC Lafarge and d'Angerville study (Chicago

Lafarge and d'Angerville study (Chicago

secondary but still very powerful

(AG) (6/2012) 93 points Decanter

barbecue smoke

with explosive dark berry

La Rioja Alta, Rioja, Gran Reserva 890 1998 OWC Lafarge and d'Angerville study (Chicago98 Points Decanter A sober, refined wine now nearing its peak. Classic long aged Rioja, nose dominated by tertiary components: black tea, fine leather, balsamic notes. High toned mouthfeel with great acidity and natural concentration. 94 Points Robert Parker's Wine Advocate The 1998 Gran Reserva 890 is more or less the same blend and vinification as the 1995 with just a little more alcohol (13%). It has impressive intensity on the nose with lifted