Campo Viejo
Gran Reserva Rioja Tempranillo
La Rioja, Spain
Wonderful start with my charcuterie platter.
Wonderful start with my charcuterie platter.
2 people found it helpfulJun 16th, 2014
A bargain from WineArk @22.50. Still good, but probably at its peak. Not browning. 2008
A bargain from WineArk @22.50. Still good, but probably at its peak. Not browning. 2008
Mar 16th, 2024
Picked up this precocious tweening vintage at the local QFC, cuz I'm a sucker for Tempranillo and doubly a sucker for an older Rioja. Campo Viejo is one of the major producers of Rioja, and can be found virtually anywhere wine is sold. You can think of Rioja as Spain's Bordeaux or California's Meritage - if not 100% Tempranillo, it's typically a blend of Tempranillo (typically the major grape), Garnacha (Grenache), Graciano, and Mazuelo (Carignan). The gran reserva designation is reserved for vintages that were aged for a minimum of 5 years, two of which must be in oak. Due to the amount of time to market, gran reserva bottling occurs with only the best harvests. Paired this bottle with a Sicilian cauliflower pizza with fresh mozzarella and oregano. Delish - and still drinking wonderfully, probably for another 3-5 years! ~$22 | #campoviejo #granreserva #rioja
On the eyes: Med concentration, bright rusty garnet with an orange rim, med stain, med tears, no gas, floc present.
On the nose: Sandalwood, perfumed cherry, hints of cigar box and mushroom, med alcohol.
On the tongue: med alcohol, med acid, med+ tannin, med+ body. Rich, bright juicy cherry, tobacco, leather, and peppery spice. Nice long smoky finish.
Picked up this precocious tweening vintage at the local QFC, cuz I'm a sucker for Tempranillo and doubly a sucker for an older Rioja. Campo Viejo is one of the major producers of Rioja, and can be found virtually anywhere wine is sold. You can think of Rioja as Spain's Bordeaux or California's Meritage - if not 100% Tempranillo, it's typically a blend of Tempranillo (typically the major grape), Garnacha (Grenache), Graciano, and Mazuelo (Carignan). The gran reserva designation is reserved for vintages that were aged for a minimum of 5 years, two of which must be in oak. Due to the amount of time to market, gran reserva bottling occurs with only the best harvests. Paired this bottle with a Sicilian cauliflower pizza with fresh mozzarella and oregano. Delish - and still drinking wonderfully, probably for another 3-5 years! ~$22 | #campoviejo #granreserva #rioja
On the eyes: Med concentration, bright rusty garnet with an orange rim, med stain, med tears, no gas, floc present.
On the nose: Sandalwood, perfumed cherry, hints of cigar box and mushroom, med alcohol.
On the tongue: med alcohol, med acid, med+ tannin, med+ body. Rich, bright juicy cherry, tobacco, leather, and peppery spice. Nice long smoky finish.
Brilliant wine!was a 2005 which we enjoyed in 2016, can't fault it in the slightest.
Brilliant wine!was a 2005 which we enjoyed in 2016, can't fault it in the slightest.
Jun 2nd, 2016
Smooth, refined, great accompanying a leg of lamb.
Smooth, refined, great accompanying a leg of lamb.
Apr 18th, 2016
The 2005 is not quite as good as the 2004, but still an excellent wine at a terrific value. Plum and dark fruit with a tobacco and leather finish.
The 2005 is not quite as good as the 2004, but still an excellent wine at a terrific value. Plum and dark fruit with a tobacco and leather finish.
Aug 1st, 2015Not as dry as 2004 with more fruit. Still a nice Rioja.
Not as dry as 2004 with more fruit. Still a nice Rioja.
Feb 20th, 2015
Awesome night w/Kevin & Cindy, Ed & Cindy, Dave & Janet and Jill & I @ ? in CT
Awesome night w/Kevin & Cindy, Ed & Cindy, Dave & Janet and Jill & I @ ? in CT
Dec 27th, 2014