88
points
Anciano 1999 Gran Reserva Tempranillo (Valdepeñas)
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$15
Leafy and spicy, with notes of paprika, tomato, dried leaves and broth. But in the mouth, it’s fresh and vital, with good balance and flavors of dried cassis, tobacco and herbs. For an older wine from industrial Valdepeñas it’s doing a good job. But now is the time to drink it.
— M.S.
(8/1/2010)
86
points
Anciano 2003 Reserva Tempranillo (Valdepeñas)
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$12
Definitely an herbal wine, with tomato, oregano, pizza sauce and savory aromas. The palate has good snap and verve to it, while the feel is on the lean side. Flavors of baked berry, earth, caramel and coffee ring true, and the dry, toffee-tinged finish is a nice ending. Ready to go now.
— M.S.
(8/1/2010)