A smooth jam, sensual, with a light touch that reminds me of Spain. Overheard the store owner talking this one up, I'm going to go back and stock up at this price.
A smooth jam, sensual, with a light touch that reminds me of Spain. Overheard the store owner talking this one up, I'm going to go back and stock up at this price.
2 people found it helpfulOct 3rd, 2014
Been liking Joven tempranillos more and more
Been liking Joven tempranillos more and more
May 13th, 2015
Better than the Portuguese one from earlier. Still light, but smoother with a solid finish.
Better than the Portuguese one from earlier. Still light, but smoother with a solid finish.
May 30th, 2014
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Apr 24th, 2014
Not much for an old world styled Rioja!?! Definitely made for the American and Asian palate. But overall a good rendition. Dark fruit and dried up cigar tobacco. Little terroir behind the fruit. $15 / 87pts
Not much for an old world styled Rioja!?! Definitely made for the American and Asian palate. But overall a good rendition. Dark fruit and dried up cigar tobacco. Little terroir behind the fruit. $15 / 87pts
Nov 23rd, 2013
Much too light for my taste. Niven should be exciting and fruit forward; this was a touch out of sync.
Much too light for my taste. Niven should be exciting and fruit forward; this was a touch out of sync.
Nov 9th, 2013
This bad boy needs a little time in the bottle/glass after opening. So perfect with spicy, fatty Italian Nduja spread thick on a garlic baguette...
This bad boy needs a little time in the bottle/glass after opening. So perfect with spicy, fatty Italian Nduja spread thick on a garlic baguette...
Oct 16th, 2013
Layer of crystallization at inside of neck. Very thin, a whisker away from sour.
Layer of crystallization at inside of neck. Very thin, a whisker away from sour.
Jan 15th, 2020
All the ripe cherries on the nose, very effervescent on the tongue with a good bit of acid and the continued cherries,, but light bodied and mild tannins. A good first wine, but food would overpower it. @Digby's
All the ripe cherries on the nose, very effervescent on the tongue with a good bit of acid and the continued cherries,, but light bodied and mild tannins. A good first wine, but food would overpower it. @Digby's
Dec 23rd, 2018
Lighter body, dark fruit, not very oaky. This does not say old Rioja, if that is what you are after. Not bad for $10
Lighter body, dark fruit, not very oaky. This does not say old Rioja, if that is what you are after. Not bad for $10
Jan 16th, 2018
La Rioja, Spain
