Lar de Paula

Crianza Rioja Tempranillo

9.022 ratings

8.91 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

8.9

2008 - 16.5/20 (93/100)

2008 - 16.5/20 (93/100)

Oct 27th, 2014

8.3

Lacked a lot of the flavor I would expect in a rioja - was just too one note

Lacked a lot of the flavor I would expect in a rioja - was just too one note

Oct 1st, 2020

9.0

Aromas of cloves and plums, high tannins, medium to high acidity and alcohol.

Aromas of cloves and plums, high tannins, medium to high acidity and alcohol.

Jan 14th, 2018

Heather Rostker

9.4

2012 vintage

2012 vintage

Jan 25th, 2016

8.8

Smoky quince on the nose; dark fruits and a bit of pine on the palate; great light, dry finish. A gift from Jennie!

Smoky quince on the nose; dark fruits and a bit of pine on the palate; great light, dry finish. A gift from Jennie!

Feb 26th, 2015

9.1

One of the better Tempranillo we've had

One of the better Tempranillo we've had

Oct 7th, 2014

9.0

Bob brought to Jays the night before the Fall 2014 Hume retreat

Bob brought to Jays the night before the Fall 2014 Hume retreat

Aug 24th, 2014

9.8

Excellent Spanish wine.

Excellent Spanish wine.

Apr 24th, 2014

9.1

Tyrone had this 2 years ago

Tyrone had this 2 years ago

Mar 23rd, 2023

8.8

Jeff had this 2 years ago

Jeff had this 2 years ago

Jan 29th, 2023