{"product_id":"la-rioja-alta-904-gran-reserva","title":"La Rioja Alta S.A. 904 Rioja Gran Reserva 2016","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eLa Rioja Alta S.A. Gran Reserva 904\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is a legendary \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6\" data-index-in-node=\"51\"\u003eRioja red wine\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and a true icon of Spanish winemaking,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e originally created to commemorate a historic 1904 winery merger that shaped the modern estate.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Crafted primarily from \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6\" data-index-in-node=\"223\"\u003eTempranillo\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e with a supporting measure of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6\" data-index-in-node=\"264\"\u003eGraciano\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e the grapes are carefully sourced from older vines in the elevated villages of Briñas,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Labastida,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and Villalba to ensure brilliant natural freshness. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe winemaking team operates with absolute patience to achieve the classic \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7\" data-index-in-node=\"75\"\u003eRioja\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e style that has made the estate world-famous.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The wine spends four full years maturing in bespoke \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7\" data-index-in-node=\"178\"\u003eAmerican oak barrels\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e built by hand in their own cooperage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Relying on traditional cellar methods,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e it is manually racked by candlelight every six months.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e This unhurried approach naturally softens the tannins and builds a remarkably silky texture before the wine is finally laid down in the bottle to rest. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePouring a bright ruby red,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e the glass opens with an intense perfume of wild strawberry,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e red cherry,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and crushed blackberry.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e As it breathes,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e it reveals deeply savoury layers of sweet tobacco,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e ground coffee,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e cedar,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and warming cinnamon.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e On the palate,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e it is incredibly elegant and beautifully balanced,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e finishing with a remarkably long,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e polished length.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e It is an exceptional \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8\" data-index-in-node=\"372\"\u003eSpanish red wine\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e with serious cellaring potential,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e pairing perfectly with roasted lamb or rich game dishes. \u003c\/span\u003e[#intro]Year after year this is one of the best value wines in the world...[\/intro] \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"La Rioja Alta","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41731074261059,"sku":"A16GRANRES904","price":77.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0106\/1539\/0266\/files\/9042015.jpg?v=1683828836","url":"https:\/\/hic.wine\/products\/la-rioja-alta-904-gran-reserva","provider":"Hic!","version":"1.0","type":"link"}