R. López de Heredia

Viña Cubillo Crianza Rioja Tempranillo Blend

9.113 ratings
9.01 pro ratings
La Rioja Alta, La Rioja, Spain
Tempranillo Blend
Duck, Pasta, Beans & Peas, Goose, Chili & Hot Spicy, Exotic Spices, Game, Baking Spices, Herbs, Mushrooms, Hard Cheese, Turkey, Pork, Salami & Prosciutto, Tomato-Based, Venison, Pungent Cheese, Soft Cheese, Onion, Chicken, Veal, Paella
Top Notes For
Jay Kline

Popped and poured; no formal notes. This bottle was enjoyed over two days however, upon reflection, I found that I enjoyed this better on Day 1. The 2014 “Cubillo” is loaded with beautiful ripe red and black fruits accompanied by some olive, dill, vanilla, and coconut. Structure is pretty much medium across the board. I preferred it on Day 1 not because it fell off…it just didn’t hit the same way when I drank the other half of the bottle on Day 2. Hard to really explain. Anyway, these are meant to be enjoyed on the younger side so might as well drink now although they will probably drink very well for several years to come. I really enjoy these wines.

Popped and poured; no formal notes. This bottle was enjoyed over two days however, upon reflection, I found that I enjoyed this better on Day 1. The 2014 “Cubillo” is loaded with beautiful ripe red and black fruits accompanied by some olive, dill, vanilla, and coconut. Structure is pretty much medium across the board. I preferred it on Day 1 not because it fell off…it just didn’t hit the same way when I drank the other half of the bottle on Day 2. Hard to really explain. Anyway, these are meant to be enjoyed on the younger side so might as well drink now although they will probably drink very well for several years to come. I really enjoy these wines.

Apr 2nd, 2023
Ryan Kravitz

Un tempranillo mezcla de rioja. este es mi tercero tempranillo desde rioja. espero sentirme un caballero. first scent was coke (cola) on the cork. hue is extremely dark. No clarity much turbidity in broad daylight. slight note of sweet cherry. much barrel and deep tannic tones of turbulence i find terrific. sour cherry on the tongue. Really dazzling deep wine brings the whole picnic and woodsy fairytale all together #tempranilloblend

Un tempranillo mezcla de rioja. este es mi tercero tempranillo desde rioja. espero sentirme un caballero. first scent was coke (cola) on the cork. hue is extremely dark. No clarity much turbidity in broad daylight. slight note of sweet cherry. much barrel and deep tannic tones of turbulence i find terrific. sour cherry on the tongue. Really dazzling deep wine brings the whole picnic and woodsy fairytale all together #tempranilloblend

Apr 12th, 2024
Jose Lorenzo

Amazing everyday at $21 and a 2014!!!! Delish!!

Amazing everyday at $21 and a 2014!!!! Delish!!

Jun 7th, 2023
Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

2014 vintage. Needs more time. Slightly green and not totally ripened cherry tartness currently. Nose okay tho. Give it at least 3-4 years before taking the plunge.

2014 vintage. Needs more time. Slightly green and not totally ripened cherry tartness currently. Nose okay tho. Give it at least 3-4 years before taking the plunge.

Jan 17th, 2023
Spencer Dodd

Excellent as always

Excellent as always

Nov 23rd, 2023
Michael Budds

Michael had this 6 months ago

Michael had this 6 months ago

Apr 28th, 2024
Joe Weinberger

Joe had this a year ago

Joe had this a year ago

Nov 22nd, 2023
Jose Lorenzo

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Jose had this a year ago

Aug 1st, 2023
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Jun 30th, 2023
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May 6th, 2023