Castillo Clavijo
Reserva Rioja Tempranillo Blend
La Rioja, Spain
Freshly opened pomegranate. Great nose, good fruit.
Cherry, cranberry, sugar free fruit flavors, easy oak, with an interesting sour sop like acid that lingers, for a good while.
What appears to be a little watery at first, comes together after the first couple of glasses. One must attune the pallet to the wine at hand.
This, is a solid wine.
Freshly opened pomegranate. Great nose, good fruit.
Cherry, cranberry, sugar free fruit flavors, easy oak, with an interesting sour sop like acid that lingers, for a good while.
What appears to be a little watery at first, comes together after the first couple of glasses. One must attune the pallet to the wine at hand.
This, is a solid wine.
Typical Rioja: oaky and spicy
Typical Rioja: oaky and spicy
1 person found it helpfulJan 18th, 2016
Konstantin had this 10 years ago
Konstantin had this 10 years ago
1 person found it helpfulJul 9th, 2014
I firmly believe this is one of the best value Rioja line-ups there are. This 2010 is spectacular, and I think the use of American and French oak for 18 months I'd what makes this a great wine spectacularly rustic with a hint of new world flair. It is a blend of 80% temprenillo, 10% garnacha, and 10% mazuelo, and the combination delivers a very fragrant nose of leather, cinnamon, mashed cranberry, and herb de Provence. The pallet is elegant, exhibiting notes of blackberries, cedarwood smoke, gravel, and a touch of vanilla richness to the finish. For $15 I don't think you can ask for more bang for your buck.
I firmly believe this is one of the best value Rioja line-ups there are. This 2010 is spectacular, and I think the use of American and French oak for 18 months I'd what makes this a great wine spectacularly rustic with a hint of new world flair. It is a blend of 80% temprenillo, 10% garnacha, and 10% mazuelo, and the combination delivers a very fragrant nose of leather, cinnamon, mashed cranberry, and herb de Provence. The pallet is elegant, exhibiting notes of blackberries, cedarwood smoke, gravel, and a touch of vanilla richness to the finish. For $15 I don't think you can ask for more bang for your buck.
Dec 5th, 2016Smells like rust at first sniff. Woody and herby.
Smells like rust at first sniff. Woody and herby.
Oct 12th, 2014
This is delicious. Tempranillo and Garcíano. Buy it. Very reasonably priced.
This is delicious. Tempranillo and Garcíano. Buy it. Very reasonably priced.
Jan 30th, 2021
Deep ruby hue. Aromas and flavors of blackberry, cherry, earthy, eucalyptus, licorice, plum, and violet. Medium-plus body, with full, grainy tannins and medium-plus acidity. Engaging nose, smooth palate, long finish. A solid, well-made Rioja that's drinking beautifully now. Blend of Tempranillo (95%) and Graciano (5%).
Deep ruby hue. Aromas and flavors of blackberry, cherry, earthy, eucalyptus, licorice, plum, and violet. Medium-plus body, with full, grainy tannins and medium-plus acidity. Engaging nose, smooth palate, long finish. A solid, well-made Rioja that's drinking beautifully now. Blend of Tempranillo (95%) and Graciano (5%).
Nov 18th, 2020Very nice aromatic medium to full bodied. Total. Would buy again
Very nice aromatic medium to full bodied. Total. Would buy again
Oct 8th, 2020