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"Bill S." > wrote in news:2b4474b8-2a4b-496f-82f0-
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> 1994 Marques de Caceres Rioja Gran Riserva – dusty fruit nose with
> good depth and a very slight hint of mint, medium hard tannins, good
> length with an impression of some pepper in the mouth.



94 and 96 were great years for Marqués de Cáceres. Their wines always look
young to me. I still have one bottle of each Reserva from both years.
Unfortunately, 2001 and 2004, which I tried wishing they were as good as 94
and 96... were not that good to me.

Best,

s.