Castillo Clavijo
Reserva Rioja Tempranillo Blend
La Rioja, Spain
Typical Rioja: oaky and spicy
Typical Rioja: oaky and spicy
1 person found it helpfulJan 18th, 2016
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, 2016
Typical rioja. Enjoyable. Deep fruit, better after open for 15 minutes.
Typical rioja. Enjoyable. Deep fruit, better after open for 15 minutes.
Feb 16th, 2019
Very sharp at first, but it opened up after decanting for about 20 minutes.
TW $16.99
Very sharp at first, but it opened up after decanting for about 20 minutes.
TW $16.99
Nice Tempranillo and Garnacha blend that's a bit milder than some Tempranillos. Spicy and mild oak on the nose. Light fruit and some spice on the palette.
Nice Tempranillo and Garnacha blend that's a bit milder than some Tempranillos. Spicy and mild oak on the nose. Light fruit and some spice on the palette.
Sep 5th, 2016
Agree with Alex on oak and spice. Dry, good with Manchego.
Agree with Alex on oak and spice. Dry, good with Manchego.
Jun 9th, 2016Venturing out from the pinots. Dry finish, a little spice. We liked this one for the price, $15.
Venturing out from the pinots. Dry finish, a little spice. We liked this one for the price, $15.
May 14th, 2016
Mild, delicious, extremely nice tempranillo-garnacha blend
Mild, delicious, extremely nice tempranillo-garnacha blend
Feb 13th, 2016