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1971 vintage guide for Spain Rioja

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A poor vintage throughout Spain

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Corrál bucked the trend in this dismal year, turning out 6% of Gran Reserva wine and Salceda made some good Crianza, though nothing above, but generally it was a poor year and the wines are likely to be dead. Gran Reserva averaged 1%.

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