Bodegas Lan Rioja Gran Reserva Red 2016

"Organically grown and fermented gently with indigenous yeast. Robust blue fruit on the nose. Plums, vanilla and spice on the palate. Full bodied and balanced." —winemaker

Wine Anthology Team Review-An example of excellent winemaking! Perfectly balanced with flavors of black currant, fig, sage and mocha. Silky in it's presentation and comes with a long, lingering finish. Will benefit from a  few more years bottle aging but drinking really well right now. Enjoy!

"The wine is garnet in color with pink hints at the rim. High aromatic intensity, where aromas of berries and licorice are recognized and joined with those from its aging in barrels such as spices, vanilla and anise notes. The palate is smooth due to well-integrated tannin that gives elegance and length for a fruity and balsamic aftertaste." —winemaker

"Bright cherry-red color and a rim with roof tile tones. High aromatic intensity, clean and sound. Complex on the nose with coffee, vanilla, roast and balsamic nuances integrated into an intense bottom note of ripe fruit. Elegant and round. It is well balanced with a velvety attack followed by a pleasant acidity and a silky and full-bodied aftertaste resulting from its noble and ripe tannin. Its long aftertaste has spicy and balsamic hints, resulting from its long and peaceful ageing, as well as confit fruit nuances that uncover its personality." —winemaker

"With a background of red fruit, the seasoned notes perfectly assemble and are highlighted with notes of oak aging." —winemaker

"Bright, deep ruby color with dark cherry hues on the rim of the glass. It stands out for its intensity, with red fruit aromas (strawberries, raspberries, redcurrant and cherry) leading to elegant notes of vanilla, toffee, coffee cream, cinnamon, brioche and hazelnuts. The balance between acidity and alcohol stands out on the palate, with soft, sweet, rounded tannins and a pleasant final sensation." —winemaker

"Dark and dense ruby colour. Refined and complex aroma with a touch of cherry, vanilla and soft toasted notes. Balanced in the mouth, where the silky and well-defined tannins are combined with exquisite flavours to reveal a pleasant fullness." —winemaker

"A vivid purple colour, intensely fruity nose with nuances of aromatic herbs, this wine shows off its young character, as well as a refined mouthfeel and deep aromas of blackberry backed by a mild oaky layer. Very fresh finish. Great with seasoned dishes based on pasta, rice and vegetables, as well as fried or roast white meat." —winemaker

"Dark cherry red with garnet highlights. Astounding aroma of black fruit (wild blackberries), with exquisite jammy (cherry) notes coming through, and a toasty nuance (roasted coffee). Dense and velvety on the palate, full of fruit extract, with long, flavorful and fragrant persistence that reveals elegant oak aging." —winemaker

"Bright red and garnet with a rim turning to brick showing its extended aging in barrel and bottle. Complex aromas from its development and aging, mature ripe black fruit, and vanilla and cinnamon spice, with a deep mineral core. Velvety smooth, harmonious with a fresh finish." —winemaker