Viña Real (CVNE)
Reserva Rioja Tempranillo
Surprising, walnut and iron shaving with dried cherry, compost
Surprising, walnut and iron shaving with dried cherry, compost
1 person found it helpfulMar 2nd, 2014Stunningly good, especially when compared to Bordeaux wines of a similar age and price.
Stunningly good, especially when compared to Bordeaux wines of a similar age and price.
1 person found it helpfulDec 15th, 2013Owner TomeVinos wine shops, WSET Level 3, Blogger www.spanishwinesandmore.com, blog.tomevinos.com
Still totally alive. Brilliant nose of plums and prunes and tobacco. Fresh and refreshing balance perfect acidity still has fruit and smoky coffee touches on the palate. It's delicious. #rioja #cvne
Still totally alive. Brilliant nose of plums and prunes and tobacco. Fresh and refreshing balance perfect acidity still has fruit and smoky coffee touches on the palate. It's delicious. #rioja #cvne
Oct 31st, 2015The 82' has more lift and freshness, lacking the Brett notes of the 81' the fruit is more expressive here and has a wonderful sweetness to it and is very compact with dark fruit, coffee, intense but elegant.
In the mouth there is more grip than the 81' but balance, full tannins with a touch of sweetness, a complete wine with a classy length. Seems that it may have more gas in the tank than the 81'
The 82' has more lift and freshness, lacking the Brett notes of the 81' the fruit is more expressive here and has a wonderful sweetness to it and is very compact with dark fruit, coffee, intense but elegant.
In the mouth there is more grip than the 81' but balance, full tannins with a touch of sweetness, a complete wine with a classy length. Seems that it may have more gas in the tank than the 81'
Not decanting per sommelier recommendation.
Not decanting per sommelier recommendation.
Aug 4th, 2013