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Bordón Crianza Rioja Tempranillo Garnacha

8.7236 ratings
8.49 pro ratings
La Rioja, Spain
Tempranillo, Garnacha
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, Paella
Top Notes For
Sara Giles

Very mellow out of the bottle but more enjoyable as it opens. A bit spicy without being peppery, very little sweetness

Very mellow out of the bottle but more enjoyable as it opens. A bit spicy without being peppery, very little sweetness

3 people found it helpfulDec 24th, 2014
Emma Campbell

A really nice crianza. Good with olives or anything hearty.

A really nice crianza. Good with olives or anything hearty.

2 people found it helpfulSep 7th, 2014
Becky Holmes

Fruity, light, good with chorizo (Myron's)

Fruity, light, good with chorizo (Myron's)

2 people found it helpfulJun 7th, 2014
Kat Unger

Drank in Valencia at La Pepica

Drank in Valencia at La Pepica

1 person found it helpfulOct 6th, 2014
Tiffany Yeo

Smooth, velvety, blackcurrant, toasty caramel.

Smooth, velvety, blackcurrant, toasty caramel.

1 person found it helpfulSep 20th, 2014
Matt Sterr

Very nice nose of berry fruit, earth and a hint of cocoa. 15 mos American Oak. Big tannins.

Very nice nose of berry fruit, earth and a hint of cocoa. 15 mos American Oak. Big tannins.

Mar 31st, 2016
Daniel Hubbard

Well past its prime. But maderized, small notion of cedar and leather, but Pretty much DOA.

Well past its prime. But maderized, small notion of cedar and leather, but Pretty much DOA.

Dec 26th, 2015
Greg Giere

Really good, especially for the price. Very old school, stylistically 👍🏼👍🏼

Really good, especially for the price. Very old school, stylistically 👍🏼👍🏼

Apr 17th, 2015
Gil Pontes III

Very smooth. Mellow in the beginning and flavor grows as it hits

Very smooth. Mellow in the beginning and flavor grows as it hits

Aug 22nd, 2022
Henry R

Soft, pleasant, easy.

Soft, pleasant, easy.

Feb 14th, 2021