Viña Marichalar
Reserva Rioja Tempranillo
La Rioja, Spain
This is the reserva btw. Needs a couple days of air and 91. Out of bottle, 88.
This is the reserva btw. Needs a couple days of air and 91. Out of bottle, 88.
Mar 11th, 2023
Very tight off the cork. After aeration, it became more palatable, but still could use some time. Open way before you want to enjoy! Bright strawberry and cranberry.
Very tight off the cork. After aeration, it became more palatable, but still could use some time. Open way before you want to enjoy! Bright strawberry and cranberry.
1 person found it helpfulJul 18th, 2024This was a very good Rioja. As other reviewers have noted it required a lot of breathing to come into its own. It has very strong tannins and a good finish. But the fruit flavors didn’t start to appear until at least 30 minutes after opening. A great value at Grocery Outlet.
This was a very good Rioja. As other reviewers have noted it required a lot of breathing to come into its own. It has very strong tannins and a good finish. But the fruit flavors didn’t start to appear until at least 30 minutes after opening. A great value at Grocery Outlet.
Feb 25th, 2025
Elegance to the label. Sorta. Good, deep, red color with a rusty edge. Smells of cooked berries and plums. Little hint of soap on the finish. Flavors are on point. Tart, silky, chewy. Cherry juice and licorice. That cedar stuff from the American oak comes through. Tasty stuff. Great deal at grocery outlet for $10.
Elegance to the label. Sorta. Good, deep, red color with a rusty edge. Smells of cooked berries and plums. Little hint of soap on the finish. Flavors are on point. Tart, silky, chewy. Cherry juice and licorice. That cedar stuff from the American oak comes through. Tasty stuff. Great deal at grocery outlet for $10.
May 25th, 2024