La Rioja Tempranillo

C.V.N.E. (Compañía Vinícola del Norte de España)

Imperial Reserva Rioja Tempranillo Blend 2010

Ming L
9.3

CvNE’s Grand Reserva and the Imperial Reserva are two of my go-to Rioja.

Aromas of dried cherry, tobacco, and leather mingle with ripe plum, vanilla, and subtle toast. On the palate, it shows both savory depth and sleek fruit purity, framed by fine-grained tannins and vibrant acidity. Earthy spice and mineral tones anchor its Old World core, while polished oak and plush fruit nod to New World opulence.

This bottle has matured gracefully and will have another 5 years peak drinking window.
— 8 days ago

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Bodegas y Viñedos Maurodos

Viña San Román Toro Tempranillo 2015

Poured into a decanter about an hour prior to service; no formal notes due to the setting. It has been a few years since I last enjoyed the 2015 and I am happy to report that it is now very much open for business. The fruit is on full display and the oak is much better integrated. The structure is still quite firm but I found everything to be in better balance than it was upon release. This is squarely and its drinking window and should remain that way through the remainder of this decade and likely, well beyond. Drink now through 2030+ — a month ago

Zach, Ely and 6 others liked this

R. López de Heredia

Viña Cubillo Crianza Rioja Tempranillo Blend 2017

this producer always consistently great value and taste.. — 7 hours ago

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La Granja Nuestra Señora de Remelluri

Reserva Rioja Tempranillo Blend 2016

Deep ripe berries with some musk / dankness. Delicious. — 20 days ago

R. López de Heredia

Viña Tondonia Reserva Rioja Tempranillo Blend 2012

I just really love everything this producer makes. So smooth and delicious — 6 hours ago

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R. López de Heredia

Viña Bosconia Reserva Rioja Tempranillo Blend 2012

Timothy Eustis
9.1

A fav. So well made with lots of character. Classic Rioja with age. Had at Woodlands in Lakeville ct. the restaurant search on delectable sucks!! — a month ago

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Timothy Eustis

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Indeed. They release late! When it’s ready.