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