Viña Real (CVNE)
Riserva Rioja Tempranillo
La Rioja Alta, La Rioja, Spain
Double dare- how many wines combine such finesse, power, & fruit for the money?
Seems like I never tire of this. Like visiting an old best friend.
Double dare- how many wines combine such finesse, power, & fruit for the money?
Seems like I never tire of this. Like visiting an old best friend.
The literal opposite of the Rocks & Gravel Rhone blend which we had prior, thank god, otherwise would have been dwarfed by this rich beauty. Needs air to settle into a dark inked, vanilla latte of red & black currants, tobacco leaf. A rich vintage, it seems, a bit over-the top given this Producer but still uber enjoyable
The literal opposite of the Rocks & Gravel Rhone blend which we had prior, thank god, otherwise would have been dwarfed by this rich beauty. Needs air to settle into a dark inked, vanilla latte of red & black currants, tobacco leaf. A rich vintage, it seems, a bit over-the top given this Producer but still uber enjoyable
Mar 13th, 2018
Currants and dark berries, with a little orange peel. Medium strong acidity, lightish tannins and light bodied. A little bit herbal too. Very well balanced, and a good value.
Currants and dark berries, with a little orange peel. Medium strong acidity, lightish tannins and light bodied. A little bit herbal too. Very well balanced, and a good value.
Aug 11th, 2018Delicious rioja at a great value. Perfect balance of spice and structured tannins makes it a versatile medium-bodied red!
Delicious rioja at a great value. Perfect balance of spice and structured tannins makes it a versatile medium-bodied red!
Jul 30th, 2018Light and beautifully balanced. Just the right amount of fruit and tannins. I could drink this all night.
Light and beautifully balanced. Just the right amount of fruit and tannins. I could drink this all night.
Mar 17th, 2018
Rich man, Poor man—both were excellent companions to our rib eye roast in different ways. Napa cab boldness vs Rioja old world elegance. This time the $15 (Costco) Vina Real Reserva gets the nod.
Rich man, Poor man—both were excellent companions to our rib eye roast in different ways. Napa cab boldness vs Rioja old world elegance. This time the $15 (Costco) Vina Real Reserva gets the nod.
Dec 30th, 2017
