2016 Bodegas Manzanos Voche Reserva (750ml)

From Rioja, Spain

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Spanish wines fans searching for a "steal of a deal" on great Rioja need look no further than the outstanding 93 pt. 2016 Bodegas Manzanos Voche Reserva, offering deep, mouth coating flavors of dark earthy fruit and spiced vanilla with powerful, satiny tannins structured to age at an incredible value price.

While Voche is a relatively new project from Bodegas Manzanos, the Manzanos family has been making wine along the Ebro River in Rioja for five generations, founding the oldest winery in Haro in 1801. Focusing on old vine fruit, the Voche Reserva is a blend of mostly Tempranillo and the lesser known Graciano, an inherently spicy, dark-skinned grape that enhances aromas and adds structure and freshness. Crafted from three distinct terroirs, the vineyards for the 2016 Voche Reserva include the oldest Graciano parcel in Rioja called El Barranco, its 70 plus year old vines planted on sandy soil with pebbles at around 400 meters of altitude. After fermenting in stainless steel, the powerful 2016 Voche Reserva aged for 24 months in 50% new and 50% second year French oak, then 24 months longer in bottle, finishing “long and compact” according to the Wine Spectator’s Bruce Sanderson and built to evolve over the next decade.

From an exceptional vintage described as one of Spain’s “all-time greats” by Decanter’s Michael Schachner calling it, “a benchmark year against which future stellar vintages will be measured,” the muscular and opulent 93 pt. 2016 Bodegas Manzanos Voche Reserva delivers layers of bold flavors with smoky, earthy undertones that will have Rioja fans reaching for it again and again over the next decade, easy to do at this price.

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Sweet oak, vanilla, cherry and bitter almond flavors converge in this muscular, balanced red. The oak still needs time to integrate, with ample fruit to offset it. The finish is long and compact. Tempranillo and Graciano. Best from 2024 through 2033. 700 cases made, 350 cases imported.

93 points, Bruce Sanderson, Wine Spectator (Feb 2022)

Violet-red to the eye, this wine has a bouquet of cassis, saddle leather and clove. It feels good in the mouth, offering flavors of blackberry, strawberry, chocolate-covered coffee bean and vanilla. Satin tannins dissolve into a soft rose-petal finish.

93 points, Mike Desimone, Wine Enthusiast (Jul 2022)

Aromas of plums, blackberries, blueberries, dried herbs and cigar box. Full-bodied with round tannins. Creamy and fruity with a spicy, supple finish. Drink now.

92 points, James Suckling (Oct 2021)

Alcohol By Volume: 14.0%

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