Tobelos

Rioja Tempranillo

8.957 ratings
8.95 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
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Matté

Manager The Wine Cellars

8.8

Great wine to smash out by the glass with a bit of meat (and maybe a few other bits....)

Great wine to smash out by the glass with a bit of meat (and maybe a few other bits....)

2 people found it helpfulAug 25th, 2015
Charlie Beatty

Buyer wineworksonline.com

9.5

Something different tonight, Karen and I decided on a Excellent Rioja from Spain. Tobelos 2013, which is 100% Tempranillo. Opened 30 minutes ahead. First impression Rioja had a Great Mouthfeel with loads of black fruits and a touch of spice box. The tannin here are mild and in perfect balance with the fruit. Also on back palate a little wood. Enjoyed with Cobb Salad with a white Balsamic dressing. Wine purchased at WineWorks and salad at HoneyGrow in our center. Bravo to this winery! CB-95 Rating in my book! PS brushing up on top flight Riojas, which we are going to Spain’s Famous Rioja Country in 2 weeks! #wineworks #spainishwine #honeygrow

Something different tonight, Karen and I decided on a Excellent Rioja from Spain. Tobelos 2013, which is 100% Tempranillo. Opened 30 minutes ahead. First impression Rioja had a Great Mouthfeel with loads of black fruits and a touch of spice box. The tannin here are mild and in perfect balance with the fruit. Also on back palate a little wood. Enjoyed with Cobb Salad with a white Balsamic dressing. Wine purchased at WineWorks and salad at HoneyGrow in our center. Bravo to this winery! CB-95 Rating in my book! PS brushing up on top flight Riojas, which we are going to Spain’s Famous Rioja Country in 2 weeks! #wineworks #spainishwine #honeygrow

1 person found it helpfulApr 15th, 2018
Charles Ludwig

Structure forward in a more Bordeaux esque way. Good!

Structure forward in a more Bordeaux esque way. Good!

Apr 15th, 2015
Giles Bones

Unexciting start but waems up nicely.. Pleasant but Not Exceptional

Unexciting start but waems up nicely.. Pleasant but Not Exceptional

Nov 9th, 2013
S.Carey

LHL, needs time, definitely a bite but not bad // update 10/2021, much smoother than remembered, decent // 12/21: not worth it

LHL, needs time, definitely a bite but not bad // update 10/2021, much smoother than remembered, decent // 12/21: not worth it

Feb 2nd, 2021
Jeremy Autry

Boom. This one has a nice flavor punch to it. Oak and smoke, but bright blackberries. Dare I say boysenberries, with a vanilla wrapper.

Boom. This one has a nice flavor punch to it. Oak and smoke, but bright blackberries. Dare I say boysenberries, with a vanilla wrapper.

Sep 19th, 2020
Ismael Valdelvira

Me ha gustado bastante.

Me ha gustado bastante.

Feb 23rd, 2020
Norah Sanchez

As a closing of my birthday celebrations

As a closing of my birthday celebrations

Apr 28th, 2018
Liz B
8.8

Liked, worth the 16.99 spent

Liked, worth the 16.99 spent

Jan 3rd, 2018
Chris doloughty

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Mar 14th, 2017