Bodegas Ondarre
Reserva Rioja Tempranillo Blend
La Rioja, Spain
On the nose, fresh, ripe floral; blackberries, black raspberries, blueberries & plum. Black raspberries cola, big vanilla, cinnamon, some clove & nutmeg, caramel, black licorice, dark rich soils, soft, dry, powdery minerals and lots of purple flowers & violets.
On the palate; the body is medium. The tannins are dark, slightly tarry and gently sticky. The fruits are ripe & juicy; blackberries, mulberries, plum, blue fruits & black raspberries with strawberries coming on late as it opens. Black raspberry & raspberry cola, soft baking spices of; vanilla, cinnamon, clove & nutmeg in that order of intensity, soft, black licorice, dark spice, soft powdery minerals and fine, dusty, dry rock powder, some rich, moist, dark semi-sweet earth, some leather, fresh, bright, purple flowers & violets, waterfall acidity and ripe, ruby, elegant, juicy, fruit finish with notes of earth. Delicious & very easy to drink.
Photos of, an amazing shot of Rioja. Ondarre barrel room. The library cellar at Ondarre. Bodega Ondarre.
@Delta One
On the nose, fresh, ripe floral; blackberries, black raspberries, blueberries & plum. Black raspberries cola, big vanilla, cinnamon, some clove & nutmeg, caramel, black licorice, dark rich soils, soft, dry, powdery minerals and lots of purple flowers & violets.
On the palate; the body is medium. The tannins are dark, slightly tarry and gently sticky. The fruits are ripe & juicy; blackberries, mulberries, plum, blue fruits & black raspberries with strawberries coming on late as it opens. Black raspberry & raspberry cola, soft baking spices of; vanilla, cinnamon, clove & nutmeg in that order of intensity, soft, black licorice, dark spice, soft powdery minerals and fine, dusty, dry rock powder, some rich, moist, dark semi-sweet earth, some leather, fresh, bright, purple flowers & violets, waterfall acidity and ripe, ruby, elegant, juicy, fruit finish with notes of earth. Delicious & very easy to drink.
Photos of, an amazing shot of Rioja. Ondarre barrel room. The library cellar at Ondarre. Bodega Ondarre.
@Delta One
Not a Gran Riserva but has aged well.
Not a Gran Riserva but has aged well.
1 person found it helpfulApr 3rd, 2020One of the most under appreciated wines and regions. 36 years old and still ticking. Can’t imagine what the Gran Reserva would taste like.
One of the most under appreciated wines and regions. 36 years old and still ticking. Can’t imagine what the Gran Reserva would taste like.
1 person found it helpfulDec 18th, 2017
Carly had this 11 years ago
Carly had this 11 years ago
1 person found it helpfulFeb 12th, 2016
Риоха в старом, классическом стиле. За 5 евро - находка.
Риоха в старом, классическом стиле. За 5 евро - находка.
1 person found it helpfulFeb 6th, 2016
Almost 2 years since my last review. Still the same. The balance and harmony is still there. Quite pleased. 
Almost 2 years since my last review. Still the same. The balance and harmony is still there. Quite pleased. 
Sep 20th, 2025Still showing wonderful harmony after 10 years 
Still showing wonderful harmony after 10 years 
Jan 14th, 2024
Very nice, super smooth. Just the right amount of tannins for my taste.
Very nice, super smooth. Just the right amount of tannins for my taste.
Aug 3rd, 2023
Classic Rioja, very well integrated wood flavors.
Classic Rioja, very well integrated wood flavors.
Nov 12th, 2022