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"Sweet berries and cherries with some flowers. Light cream and floral undertones. Medium body. Medium, round tannins and a pretty finish. Shows freshness for the vintage. Drink now."

- James Suckling (August 2021), 92 pts

"A medium-bodied red with plum, berry and light hazelnut character. Some burnt-citrus undertones. Softness to the tannins. Supple texture. Drink now."
- James Suckling (October 2020), 91 pts

"(raised in American oak barrels for 20 months) Lurid ruby color. Powerful, smoke-accented scents of red and blue fruits, licorice, pipe tobacco and violet are sharpened by a peppery spice element. Broad, sweet and seamless in the mouth, offering concentrated black raspberry and boysenberry flavors and building fruitcake and coconut notes. Rich yet energetic in character, finishing long and floral, with sneaky tannins. - Josh Raynolds"
- Antonio Galloni's Vinous (February 2019), 92 pts

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"The 2014 Reserva is a small step up. Based on 85% Tempranillo, 10% Grenache, and 5% Carignan brought up in French and American oak, it has outstanding black cherry and currant fruits intermixed with notes of tobacco, leafy herbs, and olives. These carry to a medium-bodied, seamless, incredibly charming Rioja that has terrific balance, notable purity of fruit, and a great finish. Drink it over the coming decade."
- Jeb Dunnuck (March 27th 2019), 91 pts

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"Big blue fruit, medium to full body and moderately dry tannins make this an appealing 2014 Rioja that is very food-friendly. Drink now or hold."
- James Suckling (August 2nd 2018), 90 pts

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"Brilliant ruby. Sexy, oak-spiced cherry and red berries on the fragrant nose, along with hints of cracked pepper, vanilla and woodsmoke. Sappy and focused on the palate, offering lively cherry and raspberry flavors that become sweeter on the back half. In a forward, seamless style, finishing with very good clarity and supple framing tannins. - Josh Raynolds"
- Antonio Galloni's Vinous (May 2017), 91 pts

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"Plum, blood orange, black olive, toast and mineral notes mingle in this tight, bright red. Juicy acidity keeps this lively, while firm tannins impart focus. Drink now through 2025.—T.M."
- Wine Spectator's Insider (October 14th 2015), 93 pts

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"Deep ruby. Deeply perfumed aromas of ripe dark berries, vanilla and mocha. Smooth, broad and sweet, displaying intense blackberry and boysenberry flavors and a repeating vanilla note. Juicy acidity provides focus and lift to the long, sweet, gently tannic finish, with a sexy floral pastille quality lingering.- Josh Raynolds"
- Antonio Galloni's Vinous (November 2015), 91 pts

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"Raspberry aromas are a touch candied, wiry and suggest a twist of orange peel. Chunky and with hard tannins, this tastes of cherry, cassis and baking spices. It holds firm on the finish, with warmth and a note of brown sugar."
- Wine Enthusiast (August 2016), 89 pts

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"The 2010 Palacio del Burgo Reserva, a blend of 85% Tempranillo, 10% Garnacha and 5% Carignan, shows plenty of licorice, new saddle leather, pepper and blackcurrant fruit. It is medium-bodied and luscious, with a subtle dosage of toasty oak. Drink it over the next 2-3 years."
- Robert Parker's Wine Advocate (March 2016), 88 pts - Excellent Wine Values for Under $25

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"(85% tempranillo, 10% garnacha and 5% mazuelo): Brilliant ruby. Ripe blackberry and cherry-vanilla on the nose, with a subtle tobacco undertone. Lively red and dark berry preserve flavors show very good depth and a seamless texture. Surprisingly energetic for this ripe vintage, with a bright spicy quality adding bite and focus to the long, gently tannic finish. Fans of old-school Rioja should check this one out as it delivers serious bang for the peseta, as the old-timers would say. - Josh Raynolds"
- Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar (September 2014), 91 pts

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"These are custom cuvées made specifically for importer Fran Kysela. Palacio del Burgo is a large estate, even for Rioja, with over 494 acres of vines. All three of these inexpensive offerings are impressive and merit serious interest from thrifty consumers. The most complex as well as the most expensive of this trio is the 2009 Reserva. Made from 85% Tempranillo, 10% Grenache and 5% Carignan, it exhibits a dark plum/ruby color and a sweet bouquet of loamy soil, tobacco leaf, red and blackcurrants and cherries intermixed with a hint of licorice. This medium-bodied, lush, complex 2009 smells good, tastes good, and finishes impressively. Enjoy it over the next 4-5 years. - Robert Parker"
- Robert Parker's The Wine Advocate (November 2014), 90 pts

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