94 points Tim Atkin, MW: "(14%). 'The idea is freshness,' was ex-winemaker David González's description of this 60/40 blend of Tempranillo and Garnacha from 21 north-facing vineyards in the Alto Najerilla. Showing some ferrous grip from iron-rich soils, this is tangy, focused, vertical and very lightly wooded, with the acidity, minerality and structure to age. 2024-29. (2024)"
93 points Luis Gutiérrez (Wine Advocate): "The 2017 Viña Dorana replaces the Reserva, and it's a commitment to the Alto Najerilla vineyards, with a blend of 60% Tempranillo and 40% Garnacha. They believe the Alto Najerilla is one of the freshest places in Rioja, with the ability to produce sapid and sharp wines. They handled the élevage so that the barrels are in the background and the fruit at the forefront. Despite the very challenging year, the wine shows very well, with 14% alcohol and good freshness and balance. It has a supple, medium-bodied palate with very fine tannins and faint earthiness. It matured in French barrique for two years, followed by one more year in tank. It was bottled in January 2022. Drink: 2022-2027. (7/14/22)"
93 points Zekun Shuai (JamesSuckling.com): "Dark spices, tar, fresh blackberries, tamarind, bitter oranges and dark minerals. Quite unique and spicy but so fresh, with lean, firm tannins that render a nice touch of austerity. Medium-bodied, fine-boned and long. Drink or hold. (8/6/24)"
91 points Peñín Guide to Spanish Wine: "(60% tempranillo, 40% garnacha). Colour: cherry, purple rim. Nose: ripe fruit, smoky, cpicy, dried herbs. Palate: fruity, flavourful, powerful, slightly dry, soft tannins. (2023)"
93 points Luis Gutiérrez (Wine Advocate): "The 2017 Viña Dorana replaces the Reserva, and it's a commitment to the Alto Najerilla vineyards, with a blend of 60% Tempranillo and 40% Garnacha. They believe the Alto Najerilla is one of the freshest places in Rioja, with the ability to produce sapid and sharp wines. They handled the élevage so that the barrels are in the background and the fruit at the forefront. Despite the very challenging year, the wine shows very well, with 14% alcohol and good freshness and balance. It has a supple, medium-bodied palate with very fine tannins and faint earthiness. It matured in French barrique for two years, followed by one more year in tank. It was bottled in January 2022. Drink: 2022-2027. (7/14/22)"
93 points Zekun Shuai (JamesSuckling.com): "Dark spices, tar, fresh blackberries, tamarind, bitter oranges and dark minerals. Quite unique and spicy but so fresh, with lean, firm tannins that render a nice touch of austerity. Medium-bodied, fine-boned and long. Drink or hold. (8/6/24)"
91 points Peñín Guide to Spanish Wine: "(60% tempranillo, 40% garnacha). Colour: cherry, purple rim. Nose: ripe fruit, smoky, cpicy, dried herbs. Palate: fruity, flavourful, powerful, slightly dry, soft tannins. (2023)"
| Product SKU | 703992 |
| Producer | Gomez Cruzado |
| Country | Spain |
| Region | Rioja |
| Varietal | Tempranillo/Tinto Fino |
| Vintage | 2017 |
| Size | 750ml |
| Color | Red |
| Blend | 60% Tempranillo and 40% Garnacha |
| ABV | 14.0% |
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