Marqués de Murrieta
Reserva Finca Ygay Rioja Tempranillo Blend 2011
Black cherry and blackberry nose. Blackberry and licorice, light leather. (Rioja Seminar and Tasting, presented by Robin Kelleys O'Connor, Certified Wine Educator) — 8 years ago
Bodegas Faustino
Faustino VII Rioja Tempranillo 2014
Tart dark fruit, aromatic floral nose. Light tannins, a little earth and tart fruit. Perfect pizza wine! (Rioja Seminar and Tasting, presented by Robin Kelleys O'Connor, Certified Wine Educator) — 8 years ago
Bodegas Sierra Cantabria
Gran Reserva Rioja Tempranillo 2006
Restrained (could use more age). Leather, earth tones, mushrooms and dried flowers on nose. Leather and a little coffee. Complex. Fruit is subtle and secondary. Would be great with grilled meats. (Rioja Seminar and Tasting, presented by Robin Kelley O'Connor, Certified Wine Educator) — 8 years ago
Marqués de Riscal
Reserva Herederos del Marques de Riscal Rioja Tempranillo 2011
Cedar, dark cherry, and mushrooms. Sweeter tannins are well balanced with fruit. (Rioja Seminar and Tasting, presented by Robin Kelleys O'Connor, Certified Wine Educator) — 8 years ago
Bodegas Muga
Rioja Fermentado en Barrica 2015
Light vanilla and floral on the nose. Medium body. Mineral and smooth stone fruit. Would be great with salmon or lobster.(Rioja Seminar and Tasting, presented by Robin Kelleys O'Connor, Certified Wine Educator) — 8 years ago
Viñedos de Páganos
El Puntido Rioja Tempranillo 2009
Vanilla bean, coffee, soft dark flower notes. Chocolate porter, dark earth and fruit. (Rioja Seminar and Tasting, presented by Robin Kelley O'Connor, Certified Wine Educator) — 8 years ago
La Rioja Alta
Viña Alberdi Reserva Rioja Tempranillo 2010
Cedar chips and musky earth nose. Dark red fruit with dry, balanced tannins. (Rioja Seminar and Tasting, presented by Robin Kelleys O'Connor, Certified Wine Educator) — 8 years ago
Bodegas LAN
Crianza Rioja Tempranillo Mazuelo 2012
Oak and dark red fruit prominent. Med- tannins. (Rioja Seminar and Tasting, presented by Robin Kelleys O'Connor, Certified Wine Educator) — 8 years ago
C.V.N.E. (Compañía Vinícola del Norte de España)
Monopole Rioja Blanco Viura 2015
Clean, fresh, floral nose. Tart stone fruit and medium acidity. Would be great with oysters or salad. (Rioja Seminar and Tasting, presented by Robin Kelleys O'Connor, Certified Wine Educator) — 8 years ago
DeVinimus
Caramel and vanilla, mushroom, smoke, ripe figs and spice box on nose. Incredibly complex. Soft tannins, long finish, smokey savory earth, with a lingering sweetness in center of palate. (Rioja Seminar and Tasting, presented by Robin Kelley O'Connor, Certified Wine Educator) — 8 years ago