Goodish, needs to open up, not my fav Rioja but not bad.
Goodish, needs to open up, not my fav Rioja but not bad.
1 person found it helpfulJul 3rd, 2016
Deep ruby in color.
Strong nose of cherries, strawberries, earth, wood, licorice, cloves, herbs, bell pepper, spices, pencil lead, black pepper and alcohol.
Medium plus in body with medium plus acidity and nice legs.
Dry on the palate with cherries, tart raspberries, cranberries, wood, cloves, milk chocolates, smoke, pencil lead, leather, green vegetables and peppercorn.
Tart finish with young, firm tannins and spices.
This Spanish Rioja is drinkable, but not by itself, better with food.
Unbalanced and spicy with mild complexity. Needs an hour to open up properly, and show some tannins.
Not my style. I paired it with a charcuterie board.
Wine Spectator 89 points.
Wine Enthusiasts 83 points.
A blend of Tempranillo, Graciano and Garnacha. Aged in French and American oak casts.
14% alcohol by volume.
Deep ruby in color.
Strong nose of cherries, strawberries, earth, wood, licorice, cloves, herbs, bell pepper, spices, pencil lead, black pepper and alcohol.
Medium plus in body with medium plus acidity and nice legs.
Dry on the palate with cherries, tart raspberries, cranberries, wood, cloves, milk chocolates, smoke, pencil lead, leather, green vegetables and peppercorn.
Tart finish with young, firm tannins and spices.
This Spanish Rioja is drinkable, but not by itself, better with food.
Unbalanced and spicy with mild complexity. Needs an hour to open up properly, and show some tannins.
Not my style. I paired it with a charcuterie board.
Wine Spectator 89 points.
Wine Enthusiasts 83 points.
A blend of Tempranillo, Graciano and Garnacha. Aged in French and American oak casts.
14% alcohol by volume.
Jul 6th, 2017
I remember drinking this in 1999 when I was in Spain during my junior year of college. Sure, it’s among the most mainstream of Riojas...but perhaps for good reason?
I remember drinking this in 1999 when I was in Spain during my junior year of college. Sure, it’s among the most mainstream of Riojas...but perhaps for good reason?
Oct 21st, 2018
Awesome wine.2012 vintage. Well balanced. Light but interesting texture,
Accompanied with lamb chops and mustard. Perfect.
Awesome wine.2012 vintage. Well balanced. Light but interesting texture,
Accompanied with lamb chops and mustard. Perfect.
Oct 4th, 2018
La Rioja, Spain
