Thats why red-wine lovers pay hundreds of dollars for itand why the only other bottles of todays 1976 Bodegas Corral Rioja Gran Reserva in the US go for $180$300. Weve got it for less than half that, a mere fraction of what comparable bottles from other bodegas command.

If you have someone special in your life who was born in 1976, this is a must-have. But frankly, ANYONE who would love to experience a flawlessly cellared, first-class red will be thrilled by this wine. We tasted it (OK, fully drank it) together as a team in December, and its showing absolutely beautifullymature and full of life!

This wine is a gorgeous postcard from the past, giving off notes of sour cherry, dried cranberry, leafy herbs, and crushed forest duff, all intermingled with tones of aniseed, old leather, and a kiss of iodine. It was grown on vines that were 36 to 51 years old in 1976. Fully mature and utterly drinkable, it hasnt left the winery since it was made.

When youre ready to crack it open, we recommend standing the bottle upright in a dark, cool place overnight before opening. Due to the age of the wine, use a Durand opener or combination of ah-so and corkscrew to ensure clean removal of the cork. Then sip the wine frequently, as it changes form minute by minute, blooming and contracting and blooming again.

This Gran Reserva is a special occasion in itself, a bottle to open in celebration of red wine in Rioja and the miraculous longevity great bottles can offer. We hope you take advantage of this rare buying opportunity! When our cases are gone, theyre likely gone for good.