Category Archives: spain la rioja

Vina Marro Joven Rioja 2016

Posted on September 29, 2017 by

Bodegas Domeco de Jarauta, Vina Marro, Joven, DOCa Rioja, La Rioja, Spain, 2016 Joven Normally, the joven, or young wine category, covers wines that are commercialised within one or two years of harvest, to preserve a fresh, fruity character, with … Continue reading →

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Jarrarte Crianza Rioja 2009

Posted on July 15, 2017 by

Bodega Abel Mendoza Monge, Jarrarte, Crianza, DOCa Rioja, La Rioja, Spain, 2009 This wine: varietal tempranillo, fermented in stainless steel, aged for 12 months in Allier oak, natural cork closure, 14% abv, Gauntleys, £23.74 (03/17) Consumer tasting note: a nose … Continue reading →

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Patrocinio Rioja Joven 2015

Posted on May 31, 2017 by

Bodegas Patrocinio (Co-operative), Senorio de Unuela, Rioja Joven, DOCa Rioja, Rioja Alta, La Rioja, Spain, 2015 This wine: varietal tempranillo, screw cap closure, 14.5% abv, widely available, ~£10 (05/17) Consumer tasting note: a nose of rich stewed strawberry, black cherry, … Continue reading →

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Ortega Viuda Negra Rioja 2014

Posted on May 24, 2017 by

Javier San Pedro Ortega, Viuda Negra, Crianza, DOCa Rioja, Rioja, Spain, 2014 This wine: varietal tempranillo, aged for 14 months in French and American oak barrique; coated natural cork closure, 13.5% abv, source unknown, ~€8 (05/17) Consumer tasting note: a … Continue reading →

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CVNE Imperial Rioja 2010

Posted on November 12, 2016 by

CVNE, Imperial Reserva, DOCa Rioja, La Rioja, Spain, 2010 This wine: a tempranillo dominated blend with graciano and mazuelo, reserva regs are a minimum of 1 year in oak (US and French used here) and 2 years in bottle, natural … Continue reading →

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CVNE Imperial Rioja 2009

Posted on November 11, 2016 by

CVNE, Imperial Reserva, DOCa Rioja, La Rioja, Spain, 2009 This wine: a tempranillo dominated blend with graciano and mazuelo, reserva regs are a minimum of 1 year in oak (US and French used here) and 2 years in bottle, natural … Continue reading →

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CVNE Imperial Rioja 2010

Posted on October 5, 2016 by

CVNE, Imperial Reserva, DOCa Rioja, La Rioja, Spain, 2010 This wine: a tempranillo dominated blend with graciano and mazuelo, reserva regs are a minimum of 1 year in oak (US and French used here) and 2 years in bottle, natural … Continue reading →

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