Grandes Vinos y Viñedos
Monasterio de las Viñas Crianza Cariñena Tempranillo Blend
Cariñena, Aragón, Spain
Pretty dark garnet with opaque ruby rim. Invasive nose of Charleston Chew and raspberry and blackberry liquour. Enters the palate somewhat shy. It opens up but this wine is a little hollow. Seems a little watered down, even. Meaningless flavors appear first. I want to say cardboard, but the wine is not corked. Couldn't be, as the enclosure is synthetic cork. The wine comes alive again in the third quarter with some sour cherry acidity. Ironically, this wine has pretty good length, thus also an appreciable finish. Maybe that is why Parker gave it 89, but all this structure is not showing you much fruit. It's unbalanced. Some coffee bean and spices show with the finish. From me 84 pts.
Pretty dark garnet with opaque ruby rim. Invasive nose of Charleston Chew and raspberry and blackberry liquour. Enters the palate somewhat shy. It opens up but this wine is a little hollow. Seems a little watered down, even. Meaningless flavors appear first. I want to say cardboard, but the wine is not corked. Couldn't be, as the enclosure is synthetic cork. The wine comes alive again in the third quarter with some sour cherry acidity. Ironically, this wine has pretty good length, thus also an appreciable finish. Maybe that is why Parker gave it 89, but all this structure is not showing you much fruit. It's unbalanced. Some coffee bean and spices show with the finish. From me 84 pts.
2 people found it helpfulJul 6th, 2014
One of my go to wines. Highly recommend it.
One of my go to wines. Highly recommend it.
1 person found it helpfulAug 6th, 2020
I get the feeling I'll be enjoying most of the spicy reds on offer in Spain and @ €3 with 89 points from some Parker bloke, we are set.
I get the feeling I'll be enjoying most of the spicy reds on offer in Spain and @ €3 with 89 points from some Parker bloke, we are set.
1 person found it helpfulAug 30th, 2014
Light and smooth Spanish red blend, before dinner in Toronto
Light and smooth Spanish red blend, before dinner in Toronto
Sep 22nd, 2024Good price/value. Slightly too fruity for me, not a lot of complexity
Good price/value. Slightly too fruity for me, not a lot of complexity
Dec 2nd, 2023Deep ruby in color; black cherries, stewed plums, and green bell pepper on the nose; high acidity; medium plus tannins; tastes like green olives, sour cherries, cranberries and crushed gravel. An interesting experience.
Deep ruby in color; black cherries, stewed plums, and green bell pepper on the nose; high acidity; medium plus tannins; tastes like green olives, sour cherries, cranberries and crushed gravel. An interesting experience.
Jul 1st, 2023
Correct, rien de spécial. Décape moins que son grand frère réserve, à la limite meilleur car plus équilibré. Doit respirer pour s’améliorer, pour ma part moins dans ma palette.
Correct, rien de spécial. Décape moins que son grand frère réserve, à la limite meilleur car plus équilibré. Doit respirer pour s’améliorer, pour ma part moins dans ma palette.
Jan 10th, 2022