Navarrsotillo

Magister Bibendi Rioja Crianza Garnacha

8.99 ratings
8.92 pro ratings
La Rioja, Spain
Garnacha
Top Notes For
Tom Casagrande

I’m sorry. I just like Grenache more than Tempranillo. A lot more. I haven’t had this in a few years and the oak has nicely integrated. Nose has beautiful kirsch and ripe raspberry fruit accompanied by a note of sweet vanilla. Also a faint gravel note. Mouthfilling and soft. Lots of body and still some soft tannin. Nice balance.

I’m sorry. I just like Grenache more than Tempranillo. A lot more. I haven’t had this in a few years and the oak has nicely integrated. Nose has beautiful kirsch and ripe raspberry fruit accompanied by a note of sweet vanilla. Also a faint gravel note. Mouthfilling and soft. Lots of body and still some soft tannin. Nice balance.

1 person found it helpfulJan 25th, 2020
Tom Casagrande

I don't think I've ever had a pure 100% Garnacha from Rioja before. This is good, but overoaked. Nose features lots of toasty oak, underneath which is gorgeous black raspberry fruit and a nice gravelly note similar to what you get from Chianti Classico. Good concentration and nice fruit/acid balance, but the wood tannins intrude. Long finish. This may warrant a much higher score in 5 years if the wood integrates, because the stuffing and balance are there. ($15 from wtso.com)

I don't think I've ever had a pure 100% Garnacha from Rioja before. This is good, but overoaked. Nose features lots of toasty oak, underneath which is gorgeous black raspberry fruit and a nice gravelly note similar to what you get from Chianti Classico. Good concentration and nice fruit/acid balance, but the wood tannins intrude. Long finish. This may warrant a much higher score in 5 years if the wood integrates, because the stuffing and balance are there. ($15 from wtso.com)

Jan 13th, 2016
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