2004 Bodegas LAN Reserva - Rioja, Spain $15. The wine is a blend of mostly Tempranillo 80%, Mazuelo 10%, and Garnacha 10%. I have no idea and have never heard of Mazuelo but whatever it is it makes part of a very nice blend from Rioja. This wine is really smooth and juicy, an easy drinking wine. I really like this wine especially when you consider all this quality for only $15. Spain is the only country in the world that has legal definitions attached to the word Reserva (Reserve). In Spain wines with the Reserva designation have to have a minimum of 12 months aging in wood and 24 months aging in bottle. I like this wine on it's own but it will serve you nicely if you're looking for something different to drink, you won't find a wine like this anywhere but in Spain. A thoroughly good wine for a great price, check it out. It also goes excellent with loaded cheese fries, fried chicken tenders, and a nice sunny afternoon.
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