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
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
Feb 20th, 2018
Venturing 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
La Rioja, Spain
