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Marques de Caceres Rioja Reserva 2017

Tempranillo, or “little early one” because of its eager ripening, is a noble red grape of vast expression. It might be young and fresh showing the easy, primary berries and plums like those made into young Joven, or it may take on a spicier, more leathern complexity through oak aging for which it has an affinity. Spending an increasing amount of time in oak, ascending from Crianza, Riserva, to Grand Riserva, Tempranillo shows its beguiling longevity which begins in the realm of full, spicy fruits and evolves into more of the medium bodied, floral, herbal, earthen, tobacco, cedar spice and vanilla from its transcending duration in oak casks be they French or American. Followed by years under glass, a bottle of well made Rioja offers a wine enthusiast pleasures unique to this privileged terroir among the Cantabrian mountains.

Food Pairings

Very versatile. The better cuts of lamb. Most any meat braised or stewed. Game birds and poultry, especially duck.

Where to find this wine

Accounts that have purchased this wine in the previous twelve months are listed below, alphabetically by city. Please call ahead to confirm availability or vintage

Apple Valley #3 - 157th St W
Apple Valley
952-953-2555

Mgm - West Bloomington
Bloomington
952-888-9421

Mgm - Forest Lake
Forest Lake
651-464-5790

Haskell's - Maple Grove
Maple Grove
763-400-7888

France 44
Minneapolis
612-925-3252

Sentyrz Liquor
Minneapolis
612-781-3484

Hennepin-lake Liquors
Minneapolis
612-825-4411

Haskell's - Minnetonka
Minnetonka
952-544-4456

Total Wine & More #1602 - Roseville
Roseville
301-795-1000

Liquor Boy
Saint Louis Park
952-512-2200

Morelli's Discount Liquor
Saint Paul
651-774-5961

Scott's Liquor
Saint Paul
651-690-4434

Wayzata Wines & Spirits
Wayzata
952-473-7191

Top Ten Liquors - Woodbury
Woodbury
651-501-1199

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