R. López de Heredia

Viña Cubillo Crianza Rioja Tempranillo Blend

9.0210 ratings
9.129 pro ratings
La Rioja Alta, La Rioja, Spain
Tempranillo Blend
Duck, Pasta, Beans & Peas, Goose, Chili & Hot Spicy, Exotic Spices, Game, Baking Spices, Herbs, Mushrooms, Hard Cheese, Turkey, Pork, Salami & Prosciutto, Tomato-Based, Venison, Pungent Cheese, Soft Cheese, Onion, Chicken, Veal, Paella
Top Notes For
Gregory Fulchiero

3yr in barrel but a crianza, anywhere else a GR. Dried sour cherries and smoked spices

3yr in barrel but a crianza, anywhere else a GR. Dried sour cherries and smoked spices

Aug 2nd, 2018
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Rioja this good makes my heart skip a beat.

Rioja this good makes my heart skip a beat.

3 people found it helpfulNov 12th, 2015
boyd

Some funky good stuff. Light on its feet but stood up nicely with dinner.

Some funky good stuff. Light on its feet but stood up nicely with dinner.

Dec 24th, 2016
John McCarroll

Sales Rowan Imports

9.2

Not an incredible vintage, but loads of earth and Berry and still best value in wine

Not an incredible vintage, but loads of earth and Berry and still best value in wine

Dec 23rd, 2016
Chip Hughes

Lift from an attractive touch of VA, married to very high-toned, still quite fresh Tempranillo aromas & flavors. Got that core of sea saltiness that even LDH reds seem to always display. Old-fashioned and not offering apologies...superb! #lopezdeheredia #tempranillo #riojaalta

Lift from an attractive touch of VA, married to very high-toned, still quite fresh Tempranillo aromas & flavors. Got that core of sea saltiness that even LDH reds seem to always display. Old-fashioned and not offering apologies...superb! #lopezdeheredia #tempranillo #riojaalta

Dec 14th, 2016
Adam Knoerzer

Lots of secondary and tertiary aromas and flavors happening in this 9-year-old wine. Tobacco and toastiness are prominent, and the fruits have started to veer into prune territory over plums. Great find for the price.

Lots of secondary and tertiary aromas and flavors happening in this 9-year-old wine. Tobacco and toastiness are prominent, and the fruits have started to veer into prune territory over plums. Great find for the price.

Nov 13th, 2016
Austin Hohnke

Young and fresh with bright red fruit and vibrant acidity. A note of Ocean Spray cranberry juice and harmonious oak. Youthful.

Young and fresh with bright red fruit and vibrant acidity. A note of Ocean Spray cranberry juice and harmonious oak. Youthful.

Oct 21st, 2016
Giuseppe LoCascio

Yet another wonder from LDH, amazing how lively and vibrant this was

Yet another wonder from LDH, amazing how lively and vibrant this was

Sep 6th, 2016
Marc Stubblefield

Wine Sales at Vino Carta and Kogod Wine Merchant

9.0

Classic. Such a bargain for the entry level wine. Old skool.

Classic. Such a bargain for the entry level wine. Old skool.

May 10th, 2016
Greg Hirson

Corks and Barrels at Cork Supply USA

9.1

Like walking through and damp field piled up with leaves and compost, the air filled with mist.

Like walking through and damp field piled up with leaves and compost, the air filled with mist.

May 6th, 2016