Wine & Spirits Magazine:  "The fruit of this wine is as meaty as black Angus beef, a barrage of cherries, roasted cherry tomatoes and wood spice. This is a powerful vintage from Cáceres, sourced from their close network of growers in Rioja Alta. It has a persistent flavor, clean and spicy, potent enough to serve with a thick-cut sirloin."

Wine Spectator:   "Might this be the best wine Marqués de Cáceres has produced? The vintage is one of Spain’s greatest, and gran reserva is supposed to be Rioja in its loftiest form. So indulge in this beauty’s rock-solid structure, lovely violet and raspberry aromas, and long, stout finish. Best from 2012–2018." Oct 2008

Winery: "Intense, dark cherry-red colour.  Complex bouquet that reveals a splendid balance of mature fruit and a delicate touch of spice from French oak. Powerful in the mouth with sensations of fleshy, crystallised fruit that highlight a pleasant fullness in which the slightly toasted notes from the wood are perfectly integrated.  A very elegant wine that promises to develop splendidly in the bottle."

Wired For Wine:   In the mood for a riveting Rioja? You will be when you have your first sip of this Marqués de Cáceres Gran Reserva Rioja.  They only produce it when the vintage is classified "excellent" or "very good".  Set out a couple of your favorite tapas to go with your first bottle of this intense red.  We love it with bacalao fritters and garlic aoili and mini spicy sausage and cheese tortillas.  Pendiente!  The rock-solid structure of this wine allows it to handle many flavors and styles of cooking.  The spice, dark cherries and whisper of oak make this Gran Reserva great with lamb, pork, stews, game and much more.  A dish of classic paella brimming with chicken, prawns, mussels and chorizo will highlight the gorgeous spice in this Marques de Caceres.  Olive-crusted rack of lamb won't disappoint either...  Grilled Romescu style pork with almonds, paprika and cayenne is yet another great option.  Break out another bottle and offer it with a creamy, piquant Spanish Cabrales blue cheese.  ¿Cuándo comemos, winelovers?!

Size:  750ml, cork
Varietal:  85% Tempranillo, 15% Graciano y Garnacha Tinta
Alcohol:  14.0%
Ageing: 26-28 months in French oak
Region: Cenicero, Spain
Limited Production: 2,500 dozen