{"product_id":"gomez-cruzado-rioja-vina-dorana-reserva-2017-750ml","title":"Gomez Cruzado Rioja Haro Viña Dorana Reserva 2018 750ml","description":"\u003ch5\u003eGomez Cruzado Viña Dorana Reserva — Alto Najerilla, Rioja, Spain 2018\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGomez Cruzado is one of Rioja's most exciting modern producers, based in Haro and dedicated to rescuing the great wines of yesteryear — old bush vines, high-altitude sites, and traditional blends that honor the region's heritage. Viña Dorana is named for a historic brand from 1930 and sourced from old bush vines in the Alto Najerilla, grown at 600–710 meters above sea level in the triangle formed by the villages of Cordovín, Badarán, and Cárdenas. The 2018 vintage — a cool, fresh year — produced a wine of classical harmony and serious structure. Wine Advocate awarded it 94 points; Jeb Dunnuck 92; James Suckling 92. At $35.99, it is one of the most compelling values in serious Rioja Reserva.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe nose is refined and layered: rich red and dark fruit, dried herbs, subtle balsamic, earthy spice, and a whisper of nutty oak. On the palate, the wine is medium- to full-bodied, compact and firm yet round and polished — the freshness of the cool 2018 vintage giving it linear acidity and real tension. Soft, finely grained tannins frame flavors of ripe red fruit, light baking spice, and a textural, earthy depth that builds toward a long, elegant finish. Aged 24 months in French oak, then a minimum of 12 months in bottle. Drink now or cellar with confidence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\u003cem\u003eWine Advocate 94 — \"Very classical... serious and austere, with the freshness of a cool year... harmonious blend with good ripeness and the freshness from the year. It should improve with time in bottle.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eJeb Dunnuck 92 — \"Finessed, long, and supple... linear acidity and soft texture. Classically flavored in rich red fruit and light baking spice.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\u003cem\u003eJames Suckling 92 — \"Spiced and earthy, showing rich dark fruit, dried herbs and subtle nutty and balsamic undertones... round and polished mouthfeel.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProducer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gomez Cruzado, Haro, Rioja, Spain\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVineyard:\u003c\/strong\u003e Viña Dorana — Alto Najerilla, 600–710m elevation, old bush vines\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVintage:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2018\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAppellation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rioja DOCa\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlend:\u003c\/strong\u003e 60% Tempranillo, 40% Garnacha\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVinification:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4-day cold pre-fermentation maceration; 24 months in French oak (2nd \u0026amp; 3rd fill); 12+ months in bottle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProduction:\u003c\/strong\u003e 29,482 bottles + 710 magnums\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 750ml\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Red fruit, dark fruit, dried herbs, balsamic, baking spice, earthy, finely grained tannins\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCellar Potential:\u003c\/strong\u003e Drink now or cellar 10+ years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBest Paired With:\u003c\/strong\u003e Roast lamb, braised short ribs, Iberian charcuterie, aged Manchego, wild mushroom dishes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA 94-point Rioja Reserva from one of Haro's most principled producers — Viña Dorana is the benchmark for what old-vine Alto Najerilla can achieve.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"67Wine","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48237290848539,"sku":"210000057286","price":35.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0694\/1789\/4171\/files\/dpfzpbvqoyialp5lhunx.jpg?v=1779552124","url":"https:\/\/67wino.shop\/products\/gomez-cruzado-rioja-vina-dorana-reserva-2017-750ml","provider":"67","version":"1.0","type":"link"}