DSG (David Sampedro Gil)

Phinca Abejera Rioja Tempranillo

8.98 ratings

-no pro ratings

La Rioja, Spain

Tempranillo

Lamb, Tomato-Based, Polenta, Hard Cheese, Pork, Beef, Pasta, Mushrooms, Soft Cheese, Chicken, Venison, Exotic Spices, Potato, Turkey, Beans & Peas, Herbs, Baking Spices, Pungent Cheese, Duck, Salami & Prosciutto, White Rice, Chili & Hot Spicy, Lasagna, Pizza, Barbecue, Mexican Cuisine, Onion, Shallot, Garlic

Top Notes For

M. Christopher Roebuck

9.1

Interesting. Major spearmint bomb on opening that persists beyond decant. Deep red color. Perfectly bodied for me. Medium and very smooth.

The nose is very complex. Under the spearmint there is a floral note, and something my brain identifies as turmeric.

No tannins.

I certainly wouldn't put this with a steak. But we are having Spanish tapas, and it works nicely with the spicier items. Otherwise, the spearmint is misplaced.

91+ points

Interesting. Major spearmint bomb on opening that persists beyond decant. Deep red color. Perfectly bodied for me. Medium and very smooth.

The nose is very complex. Under the spearmint there is a floral note, and something my brain identifies as turmeric.

No tannins.

I certainly wouldn't put this with a steak. But we are having Spanish tapas, and it works nicely with the spicier items. Otherwise, the spearmint is misplaced.

91+ points

Jun 10th, 2017

8.9

Sour, big tannin, dry, unique with meat

Sour, big tannin, dry, unique with meat

Feb 28th, 2015

9.1

Old style Rioja.

Old style Rioja.

Dec 24th, 2012

9.1

Henry had this 9 years ago

Henry had this 9 years ago

Feb 21st, 2016

8.7

Kentaro had this 9 years ago

Kentaro had this 9 years ago

Oct 22nd, 2015

Joanna Schroedel

8.5

Joanna had this 11 years ago

Joanna had this 11 years ago

May 13th, 2014

Michael Paul Berkley

9.0

Michael had this 11 years ago

Michael had this 11 years ago

Nov 23rd, 2013

8.9

Justin had this 11 years ago

Justin had this 11 years ago

Nov 22nd, 2013