Berberana
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Berberana 2003 Viña Alarde Gran Reserva Red (Rioja)
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Mature, solid and alluring on the bouquet, with cigar box, dried leaves, citrus peel and mature berry fruit aromas. Stylish, lifted and fresh in the mouth, with herb, tobacco, caramel and dried fruit flavors. Composed throughout, with coffee and mocha on the finish. Drink now through 2014.
— M.S.
(12/15/2011)
Berberana 1997 Vina Alarde Reserva Red (Rioja)
- $18
With red fruit—plum, cherry, raspberry—judicious oak, soil, and a textured, medium body, this Tempranillo, Garnacha and Mazuelo blend is a winner. Nose has red fruit accented by peanuts and walnuts; finishes with chalky tannins. Drink 2004–2007. —D.M.
— D.T.
(4/1/2003)
Berberana 2006 Vina Alarde Reserva Red (Rioja)
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Clearly a classic Rioja with its oak spice, tobacco and dried currant aromas. Fresh and crisp on the palate, with citrusy, almost cutting red fruit flavors and dry spice galore. Light and cleansing on the finish. Drink now through 2014.
— M.S.
(12/15/2011)
Berberana NV Gran Tradición Brut Sparkling (Cava)
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- $10
Iodine and briny citrus aromas are hardly the red carpet entry you might hope for. In the mouth, this is cushioned, with briny flavors of apple and nectarine that finish bitter. This will probably go down best with a splash of orange or peach juice. On it’s own it struggles.
— M.S.
(7/1/2013)
Berberana 1999 Vina Alarde Reserva Red (Rioja)
- $20
Thin and light to the eye, with a traditional light-framed nose of earth, leather and spice. The palate offers dried cherry and orange peel, while the finish deals hints of caramel and milk chocolate. Fades away smooth and easy.
— M.S.
(5/1/2004)
Berberana 2006 Vina Alarde Tempranillo (Rioja)
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- $10
A traditional young wine with true Rioja flavors and aromas. It begins with dry, leafy and vanilla aromas along with cherry and raspberry. The palate is fairly acidic, but food will tame any wayward sharpness. For a leaner-bodied but still well-made Rioja, this is good for the money.
— M.S.
(10/1/2008)
Berberana 2009 Vina Alarde Tempranillo (Rioja)
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- $11
Black cherry and berry jam aromas bring a touch of raisin as well. The palate is mostly fresh and zesty, with medium weight and intensity along with crisp red plum and raspberry flavors. Tight, mildly acidic and a bit toasty on the finish.
— M.S.
(12/15/2011)
Berberana 2007 Viña Alarde Crianza Tempranillo (Rioja)
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- $13
Opens with leather, cowhide and sweet notes of raisin and licorice. The palate is a bit scratchy, with leathery red fruit flavors, oak-driven spice, bitterness and then mild heat on what amounts to a snappy but earthy finish. Improves with airing.
— M.S.
(12/15/2011)
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