1989-2001 La Rioja Alta Gran Reserva 904

1989 La Rioja Alta Gran Reserva 904:

Bright ruby, brick rim. Floral, leather, figs, anise, roses, violets, mature and lovely nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, softening, elegant texture, refreshing, somewhat leaner style, smooth and long. 93

1995 La Rioja Alta Gran Reserva 904:

Ruby, garnet rim. Anise, blueberries, elegant, nuanced and quite seductive nose. Pure and one of the more youthful '95 Rioja's lately. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, silky texture, lovely balance, refreshing, nuanced and long. 93

1998 La Rioja Alta Gran Reserva 904:

Ruby, garnet rim. Scented, anise, elegant nose, blueberries, fruity. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, elegant, nuanced, lively and again fruity, fresh, blueberriesand anise finish, long. 91

2001 La Rioja Alta Gran Reserva 904:

Ruby. More toasty and vanilla nose, blueberries, anise and leather behind. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, elegant and lively, oak is more balanced on the palate, nuanced and refreshing, long. 92