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Berberana 2003 Viña Alarde Gran Reserva Red (Rioja)
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- $25
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 Viña Alarde Reserva Red (Rioja)
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- $15
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
Simple lime and salinic aromas are clean and fresh. The palate is juicy and tight, with lime, apple and dry spice flavors. Finishes balanced and citrusy, with proper length and mouthfeel. A good but regular Cava that’s done right for the price.
— 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)
Berberana NV Gran Tradición Rosé Brut Sparkling (Cava)
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- $10
A touch gritty and stalky, but mostly it’s just pleasant and innocuous on the nose. The palate is crisp and tight, with foamy bubbles and then a lightly toasted, stalky set of red fruit flavors that finish sweet. Nothing spectacular but perfectly good for a Monastrell-Pinot Noir blend.
— M.S.
(12/15/2011)
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 2009 Viña 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)
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