This plush red delivers cherry and roasted plum flavors, with licorice, leather and tobacco notes that mingle over well-integrated tannins, kept fresh by orange peel acidity. This still has stuffing, and stays harmonious through the spicy finish.—Non-blind Marqués de Cáceres vertical (December 2015). Drink now through 2024. 10 cases made, 3,000 cases imported.??–TM??Region: Spain / Rioja Select to Add

One of the big differences between Caceres and its competitors is a reliance on French rather than American oak. This gran reserva spent more than two years in barrel, and it shows wonderful leather, vanilla and tobacco shadings layered over red plum fruit. A fully mature Rioja that offers good value.——W.E.(10/1/2004)—— 90