Given I paid less than $1 for each year of age quite pleased. A fine, aged Rioja.
Given I paid less than $1 for each year of age quite pleased. A fine, aged Rioja.
2 people found it helpfulFeb 23rd, 2014
Cinnamon, dusty, cherry, lovely earth aroma with sandalwood. Med tannins. Aged in neutral French oak.
Cinnamon, dusty, cherry, lovely earth aroma with sandalwood. Med tannins. Aged in neutral French oak.
1 person found it helpfulOct 7th, 2015
Smells sort if smokey. Tastes really young. Acidic.
Smells sort if smokey. Tastes really young. Acidic.
1 person found it helpfulMar 19th, 2014
Better than the current 2007 Reserva if you ask me, though more rustic and muddled, with solid black cherry fruit and leather. Despite the indiscriminate grape selection of the crianza, the French oak makes it a serviceable bottle.
Better than the current 2007 Reserva if you ask me, though more rustic and muddled, with solid black cherry fruit and leather. Despite the indiscriminate grape selection of the crianza, the French oak makes it a serviceable bottle.
1 person found it helpfulAug 12th, 2013
Drink now
Jan 17th, 2014
A little overbearing, needs decanted, plenty of brighter acidic fruit but good body and almost sweet.
A little overbearing, needs decanted, plenty of brighter acidic fruit but good body and almost sweet.
Sep 4th, 2018
Predominant TART cherry pie with a bit of dark fruit and a hint of mineral. Fun, but not something I’d drink all night.
Predominant TART cherry pie with a bit of dark fruit and a hint of mineral. Fun, but not something I’d drink all night.
Sep 1st, 2018
Crisp, fruity and acidic.
Crisp, fruity and acidic.
Jul 6th, 2018
Medium body, a little spicy
Medium body, a little spicy
May 4th, 2018
Nice oaky nose, with almost a little meat, bread and cheese action going on. Those are probably technically "off" flavors, but screw it; I kinda like em. After all, what goes better with an inexpensive Rioja Tempranillo than a meat and cheese sandwich?
Nice oaky nose, with almost a little meat, bread and cheese action going on. Those are probably technically "off" flavors, but screw it; I kinda like em. After all, what goes better with an inexpensive Rioja Tempranillo than a meat and cheese sandwich?
Apr 15th, 2018
La Rioja, Spain
