Melissa had this 10 years ago
Melissa had this 10 years ago
1 person found it helpfulMar 11th, 2015
#newrelease 2014. Where the'13 was all red fruits, this is darker with much more fruit intensity, but still dry with very good integration of oak.
Disclaimer: I import it
#newrelease 2014. Where the'13 was all red fruits, this is darker with much more fruit intensity, but still dry with very good integration of oak.
Disclaimer: I import it
May 12th, 2016
I liked the nose, I liked it upfront through mid-palate. Then at the end there is something kinda funky I'm not loving. Funky is the wrong word, bitter may be more accurate as it's like grapes that are way dry and not yet ripe. I'm giving it some air which is helping. Lots of acid, lots of cherry. I am thinking a lot of air may help as even maybe 30 minutes has been beneficial. Ah, the magic of air.
I liked the nose, I liked it upfront through mid-palate. Then at the end there is something kinda funky I'm not loving. Funky is the wrong word, bitter may be more accurate as it's like grapes that are way dry and not yet ripe. I'm giving it some air which is helping. Lots of acid, lots of cherry. I am thinking a lot of air may help as even maybe 30 minutes has been beneficial. Ah, the magic of air.
Apr 12th, 2016
Great cheap, unoaked red. Nice ripe dark berry fruit accompanied by some clean gravelly minerality. Nice balance in the mouth. Dark fruit, stony minerals. A bit of tannin and nice gentle acids. Got it for $10 from garagiste.com. Can't beat that, even with shipping thrown in. I wish there were more unoaked Rioja of this quality level available.
Great cheap, unoaked red. Nice ripe dark berry fruit accompanied by some clean gravelly minerality. Nice balance in the mouth. Dark fruit, stony minerals. A bit of tannin and nice gentle acids. Got it for $10 from garagiste.com. Can't beat that, even with shipping thrown in. I wish there were more unoaked Rioja of this quality level available.
Feb 20th, 2016
A more fruit-forward style from Rioja Alta. balanced and fresh.
A more fruit-forward style from Rioja Alta. balanced and fresh.
Apr 7th, 2015Pingao Rioja 2013. Moderately deep ruby. Crunchy black cherry and a hint of yeasty/brioche note.a in the nose. Turns a little leaner on the palate with red fruit, wet stone and fine grained, silky tannin.
Pingao Rioja 2013. Moderately deep ruby. Crunchy black cherry and a hint of yeasty/brioche note.a in the nose. Turns a little leaner on the palate with red fruit, wet stone and fine grained, silky tannin.
May 25th, 2014
2015 very good.
Oct 17th, 2018
Peppery, raspberry, Cherry. Mineral notes after aeration
Peppery, raspberry, Cherry. Mineral notes after aeration
Dec 2nd, 2016
A bit underwhelming but still good.
A bit underwhelming but still good.
Oct 22nd, 2016
Pretty decent, medium-bodied, fresh 100% Tempranillo.
Pretty decent, medium-bodied, fresh 100% Tempranillo.
May 2nd, 2016
La Rioja, Spain
