Campo Viejo
Rioja Garnacha
Tight and tart the first night, more open and friendly on night 2. Nose features very pure, just-ripe raspberries, and nice notes of spice and sandalwood. Fruity but dry and zingy in the mouth. Very cleansing. Great cheap weeknight dinner or backyard party wine. I got it for $9 on sale at a local supermarket!
Tight and tart the first night, more open and friendly on night 2. Nose features very pure, just-ripe raspberries, and nice notes of spice and sandalwood. Fruity but dry and zingy in the mouth. Very cleansing. Great cheap weeknight dinner or backyard party wine. I got it for $9 on sale at a local supermarket!
Sep 21st, 2017Good, but didn't like it as much as I wanted to
Good, but didn't like it as much as I wanted to
6 people found it helpfulJan 4th, 2017Nose: Oak, hay, spice, pepper, mixed berries
Deep red color
Tannins, dehydrated cherry, bright on the palate, dry finish.
Nose: Oak, hay, spice, pepper, mixed berries
Deep red color
Tannins, dehydrated cherry, bright on the palate, dry finish.
Actually a really pleasing and interesting example of Garnacha that offers a gratifying study of the grape on Spanish soil. Light- to medium-bodied, with gentle tannins but enough acidity to keep it lively. Would buy again at £7/btl & surely one of the best supermarket / high street Spanish reds.
Actually a really pleasing and interesting example of Garnacha that offers a gratifying study of the grape on Spanish soil. Light- to medium-bodied, with gentle tannins but enough acidity to keep it lively. Would buy again at £7/btl & surely one of the best supermarket / high street Spanish reds.
1 person found it helpfulOct 23rd, 2020A great fall back that is easy to find in most areas. Ripe red fruit, pepper notes and a smooth, round mouthfeel make this very approachable.
A great fall back that is easy to find in most areas. Ripe red fruit, pepper notes and a smooth, round mouthfeel make this very approachable.
1 person found it helpfulApr 23rd, 2017All I can think of is...dirty cocoa? And not in a good way. I'll drink it but not a fave.
All I can think of is...dirty cocoa? And not in a good way. I'll drink it but not a fave.
1 person found it helpfulOct 14th, 2016I may have rated this wonderful Rioja before, but every time I have it with my meal I enjoy it all over again. Very good, highly recommended.
I may have rated this wonderful Rioja before, but every time I have it with my meal I enjoy it all over again. Very good, highly recommended.
1 person found it helpfulJul 22nd, 2016A lovely garnacha. Warm and relatively full of body.
A lovely garnacha. Warm and relatively full of body.
1 person found it helpfulJun 23rd, 2016