Bodegas Riojanas
Gran Reserva Viña Albina Tempranillo Blend
La Rioja, Spain
Very young and fresh. Grippy plum fruit with black cherry and some wood. Violets, roses and a touch of sour.
Very young and fresh. Grippy plum fruit with black cherry and some wood. Violets, roses and a touch of sour.
May 29th, 2024
On to the reds. Tasted blind. Deep reddish tawny color.. Black fruit, earth, spice, some camphor. Seems old. Debate turns to is this a right bank Pomerol or maybe Rioja? It's an 80+ year old Rioja, in amazing condition. This was a late release (2021) from the Domaine, procured from RWC. Really great experience.
On to the reds. Tasted blind. Deep reddish tawny color.. Black fruit, earth, spice, some camphor. Seems old. Debate turns to is this a right bank Pomerol or maybe Rioja? It's an 80+ year old Rioja, in amazing condition. This was a late release (2021) from the Domaine, procured from RWC. Really great experience.
Feb 19th, 2023Soft cherry. Lovely fruit. Faded roses. Clear and delicate. Obviously has age but very haunting. A lovely bottle.
Soft cherry. Lovely fruit. Faded roses. Clear and delicate. Obviously has age but very haunting. A lovely bottle.
Nov 16th, 2022
Surprisingly I expected this to be tight. But it was ready. In fact a hint of pirate rum on the nose at open which blew off. Perhaps not much left in the tank here. But very pleasant and great with our meal.
Surprisingly I expected this to be tight. But it was ready. In fact a hint of pirate rum on the nose at open which blew off. Perhaps not much left in the tank here. But very pleasant and great with our meal.
May 22nd, 2022Very bright- some aged edges in color but bright soft red fruit with tart and fresh midpalate. Vivid and pretty- great for the age
Very bright- some aged edges in color but bright soft red fruit with tart and fresh midpalate. Vivid and pretty- great for the age
Aug 9th, 2019
One of a number of middle aged gran reservas last night. This was a little underwhelming given the vintage. Still a pleasant, almost Burgundian drink with hints of cherries, pasted peppers, and good acidity. Perhaps a little volatility creeping in.
One of a number of middle aged gran reservas last night. This was a little underwhelming given the vintage. Still a pleasant, almost Burgundian drink with hints of cherries, pasted peppers, and good acidity. Perhaps a little volatility creeping in.
Jun 24th, 2017
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Incredible. Still totally alive and fresh. Light red berries. Medium plus acidity.
Incredible. Still totally alive and fresh. Light red berries. Medium plus acidity.
Nov 18th, 2015Fantastic blackberry and raspberry notes with some light earthiness.
Fantastic blackberry and raspberry notes with some light earthiness.
Apr 27th, 2024
I really like this one. Not a particularly heavy body or bouquet. But it is very balanced red. Finished nicely on pallet. Very drinkable without interfering. Currant is the only flavor I’m pulling
I really like this one. Not a particularly heavy body or bouquet. But it is very balanced red. Finished nicely on pallet. Very drinkable without interfering. Currant is the only flavor I’m pulling
Aug 29th, 2023