La Rioja, Spain
Affordably priced aged Rioja for the win... #Thanksgiving
Affordably priced aged Rioja for the win... #Thanksgiving
Nov 27th, 2015
Amazing signs of age...great light raisin color, seasoned tannin structure, great tart fruits with cranberries and cherries, generous spices and peppers. One of the greats I've had so far. Could easily go another five or six years.
Amazing signs of age...great light raisin color, seasoned tannin structure, great tart fruits with cranberries and cherries, generous spices and peppers. One of the greats I've had so far. Could easily go another five or six years.
Oct 31st, 2015A dark and dense deep burgundy in the glass with tiny purple accents and no signs of bricking. The nose is rather delightful but you have to give it time. Primarily oak and tobacco notes for the first few hours but the fruit begins to express itself more and more as time goes by. Blue and blackberries with a touch of rhubarb and plums. There’s an earthy element that begins to shine on day two.
There are good values in wine and then there’s this. At fourteen years this is still fresh as a daisy and oh so vibrant. Old school and just so correct. A nice level of complexity and full of personality and charm for days. Full bodied, dry, and savory. The oak never threatens to overwhelm in the mouth, instead you get leather and smoke with enough black fruit. A medium long finish keeps you coming back. An easy favorite.
A dark and dense deep burgundy in the glass with tiny purple accents and no signs of bricking. The nose is rather delightful but you have to give it time. Primarily oak and tobacco notes for the first few hours but the fruit begins to express itself more and more as time goes by. Blue and blackberries with a touch of rhubarb and plums. There’s an earthy element that begins to shine on day two.
There are good values in wine and then there’s this. At fourteen years this is still fresh as a daisy and oh so vibrant. Old school and just so correct. A nice level of complexity and full of personality and charm for days. Full bodied, dry, and savory. The oak never threatens to overwhelm in the mouth, instead you get leather and smoke with enough black fruit. A medium long finish keeps you coming back. An easy favorite.
Earthy nose, dusty, smooth, well aged Rioja. Nice price point at $30.
Earthy nose, dusty, smooth, well aged Rioja. Nice price point at $30.
Apr 24th, 2023Very smooth and easy drinking Rioja recommended by K&L Wines. Low acidity and notes of blackberry. Drink now as it may have reached its prime.
Very smooth and easy drinking Rioja recommended by K&L Wines. Low acidity and notes of blackberry. Drink now as it may have reached its prime.
Oct 24th, 2022Medium bodied, low acidity and low tannins. Time to go to Laguardia to get to ground zero on these Tempranillo Blends!
Medium bodied, low acidity and low tannins. Time to go to Laguardia to get to ground zero on these Tempranillo Blends!
Jan 21st, 2017
