Benchmark Wines

Criterion Collection Reserva Rioja Tempranillo

8.971 ratings
9.01 pro ratings
La Rioja, Spain
Tempranillo
Lamb, Tomato-Based, Polenta, Hard Cheese, Pork, Beef, Pasta, Mushrooms, Soft Cheese, Chicken, Venison, Exotic Spices, Potato, Turkey, Beans & Peas, Herbs, Baking Spices, Pungent Cheese, Duck, Salami & Prosciutto, White Rice, Chili & Hot Spicy, Lasagna, Pizza, Barbecue, Mexican Cuisine, Onion, Shallot, Garlic
Top Notes For
Claire Walsh

Pork sausage pizza + this = 🎯

Pork sausage pizza + this = 🎯

1 person found it helpfulApr 12th, 2016
Adam Blair

First wine in the new house!

First wine in the new house!

Nov 27th, 2023
Justin Farrar

Shockingly solid, value pick

Shockingly solid, value pick

Jul 23rd, 2021
Charles

Some evidence of aging from rim variation and aroma. Med intensity aroma. Ripe red fruit. Dry but with a hit of fresh fruit sweetness. Medium plus body. Medium acidity, velvety tannins, mellowed by aging. Black cherry, some pepper and vanilla from oak. Long finish.

Some evidence of aging from rim variation and aroma. Med intensity aroma. Ripe red fruit. Dry but with a hit of fresh fruit sweetness. Medium plus body. Medium acidity, velvety tannins, mellowed by aging. Black cherry, some pepper and vanilla from oak. Long finish.

Jun 7th, 2021
Chris Scanlan

Had this with paella and honestly thought it was a 50 dollar bottle - so good - quaffable and sophisticated at the same time.

Had this with paella and honestly thought it was a 50 dollar bottle - so good - quaffable and sophisticated at the same time.

Aug 8th, 2020
Sándor Jaguar

Has a very strong flavor and I don’t know want it is. May be burned plum? WIDA? YIWDA!

Has a very strong flavor and I don’t know want it is. May be burned plum? WIDA? YIWDA!

Mar 29th, 2020
Peter

Dark ruby with medium plus tears. Alcohol in the nose with red fruit. On the palate, red fruit, echinacea, medium acid, and stone fruit. Overall decently well balanced with enough acid to cut through hearty food.

Dark ruby with medium plus tears. Alcohol in the nose with red fruit. On the palate, red fruit, echinacea, medium acid, and stone fruit. Overall decently well balanced with enough acid to cut through hearty food.

Feb 29th, 2020
Scott S

Delicious full bodied wine. A slight fruity pear aroma with an earthy cherry taste.

Delicious full bodied wine. A slight fruity pear aroma with an earthy cherry taste.

Oct 25th, 2019
S.Carey

Irvine WF, gave away

Irvine WF, gave away

May 31st, 2019
Andrew

Bright fruit; good acid and a medium level of tannins; only mild oak. Bright and delicious.

Bright fruit; good acid and a medium level of tannins; only mild oak. Bright and delicious.

Dec 3rd, 2017