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<\/figure>\n<\/div>\nIn an initial feature, the magazine recognized twelve of our wines, highlighting two in particular. Our ML Colecci\u00f3n Familia Gran Reserva 2012 <\/strong>earned 94 points, while the quartet comprising Hinia Reserva 2012<\/strong>, Hinia Reserva 2014<\/strong>, Hinia Reserva 2015,<\/strong> and the Viura-based Hinia Blanco Reserva 2022<\/strong> each achieved 93 points. The Campeador<\/strong> range also holds a significant place, scoring 92 points; notably, the Campeador Reserv<\/strong>a is recognized as a “Hidden Gem.<\/em>” Rounding out these ratings are the 2020 and 2022 vintages of La Sucursal<\/strong> and the CUV\u00c9E 2020<\/strong>\u2014all scoring 91 points\u2014with the latter also earning a “Best Buy<\/strong>” designation for its outstanding value for money. <\/p>\n\n We have also been informed that their upcoming “October 2026 Buying Guide” will feature ratings for new vintages of some of our wines.<\/p>\n\n In this future edition, six of our winery’s wines have been recognized, including two special distinctions. Our ML Colecci\u00f3n Familia Gran Reserva 2015<\/strong> received 94 points and the “Editor’s Choice”<\/strong> seal, while the trio of Hinia Reserva 2016,<\/strong> Hinia Blanco Reserva 2022<\/strong>, and La Centenaria 2022 <\/strong>all achieved 93 points. They are followed by Campeador Reserva 2020 with 91 points, and CUV\u00c9E 2021, which once again achieved 90 points and a “Best Buy<\/strong>” designation for its outstanding value. <\/p>\n\n James Suckling<\/strong>\u2014one of the world’s most influential wine critics, particularly in Asian markets where his scores often determine wine choices\u2014has highly rated our range:<\/p>\n\n Five wines, all scoring above 90 points (rated “excellent”), reinforcing our presence in a… …a market increasingly attentive to classic Rioja wines.<\/p>\n We would especially like to highlight the 96-point score awarded to La Centenaria 2024<\/strong>. In the words of Suckling, it “has a lovely aroma with expressive fruit, featuring wild berries alongside notes of thyme, underbrush, and other herbal nuances.” We are deeply grateful for this recognition of a wine crafted “the way it was done before modern technology.” <\/p>\n\n Joaqu\u00edn Hidalgo\u2014winemaker and Spanish wine taster for the prestigious New York-based publication *Vinous*\u2014visited our winery to taste and learn about our wines alongside \u00c1lvaro Martinez (our winemaker) and Javier Ba\u00f1ales (Director of Martinez Lacuesta).<\/p>\n After tasting a selection of current releases and library vintages, the standout wines were: 94 points for Colecci\u00f3n 125 Aniversario Gran Reserva 2010 and Martinez Lacuesta Blanco Gran Reserva 2014; 93 points for the trio of Hinia Reserva 2016, Campeador Viura 2024, and Colecci\u00f3n Familia Gran Reserva; and finally, 92 points for Hinia Blanco Reserva 2021.<\/p>\n\n One of the highest scores of this recent run comes from the UK\u2019s *Decanter*\u2014one of the world\u2019s most respected wine magazines. Their “Rioja Report” is an in-depth analysis focused exclusively on wines from our appellation, compiled by tasters specializing in the region. In their latest report, they awarded 97 points to our Hinia Blanco Reserva 2021\u2014the highest score we have received this year\u2014in addition to the 95 points awarded to Colecci\u00f3n Familia Gran Reserva 2012 in their regular coverage. <\/p>\n\n As we are in the midst of the harvest, we at the winery are celebrating the fact that the work put into previous vintages continues to be recognized by the most discerning critics.<\/p>\n\n Thank you to the entire team that makes this possible, from the vineyard to… vineyard, vintage after vintage.<\/p>\n\n These results reflect a steadfast approach, …rooted in respect for the classic fine wine of Haro and a constant re-examination of our own legacy.<\/p>\n\n We continue to refine our wines; we remain Mart\u00ednez Lacuesta.<\/p>\n\n September is the month of the harvest\u2014a time to reap the rewards of the work done throughout the year, both in the vineyard and beyond. At Bodegas Mart\u00ednez Lacuesta, we want to take this moment to look back and take stock. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":15252,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-15248","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-martinez-lacuesta-en"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\nJames Suckling highlights the quality of our wines once again<\/h2>\n\n
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<\/figure>\n<\/div>\nVINOUS visits Martinez Lacuesta to taste our wines<\/h2>\n\n
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<\/figure>\n<\/div>\nDECANTER honors our Hinia Blanco Reserva<\/h2>\n
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<\/figure>\n<\/div>\nA year to celebrate<\/h2>\n\n
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