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Criterion Collection Reserva Rioja Tempranillo

8.914 ratings
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La Rioja, Spain
Tempranillo
Top Notes For
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
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
David Dorn

David had this 3 years ago

David had this 3 years ago

Oct 2nd, 2021
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Sep 23rd, 2020
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Jul 31st, 2020
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Jul 19th, 2020
Eric Squatrito

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Oct 28th, 2019