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94 Bodegas Palacio 2016 Cosme Palacio Reserva (Rioja). Dark garnet in the glass, this wine has aromas of cassis, Mission fig and a touch of smoke. A sheath of downy tannins backs up raspberry, blackberry, dried sage, aniseed and bittersweet chocolate flavors that peel away to expose a closing touch of cherry tobacco. USA Wine West. —M.D.
abv: 14.5% Price: $33
94 Off-Piste 2018 El Domador Reserva (Rioja). This deep ruby-colored wine proffers a bouquet of cassis, cherry, marjoram and sage. Plush tannins are wrapped around purple fig, black plum and mocha flavors with a touch of toffee that endures on the taste buds. W. Direct. —M.D.
abv: 13.5% Price: $38
94 Vinícola Real 2013 200 Monges Reserva (Rioja). This intriguing wine is a blend of 85% Tempranillo, 10% Graciano and 5% Garnacha. It has aromas of dried cranberry, red raspberry and cassis. It is soft on entry into the mouth with flavors of cherry, blackberry and cedar box. The tannins are silky smooth and the finish goes on and on. W. Direct. —M.D.
abv: 14.5% Price: $95
This Gran Reserva is a blend of 85% Tempranillo and 15% Mazuelo. It
