This is a delicious Garnacha (95%) and may be the best value I’ve seen this year. It suggests a new direction for Rioja. Aromas of
Tag: Rioja
Budget Wine Review: Marques de Caceres Rioja DOCa 2014
Spanish wines from Rioja at the Crianza quality level continue to offer good value when priced under $15. A red wine labeled “Crianza” must be
Budget Wine Review: Kirkland Signature Rioja Reserva 2013
A Rioja Reserva for $7 raises eyebrows. Unlike the term “reserve” in the U.S., in Rioja “reserva” actually means something. It must be aged for
Budget Wine Review: Bodegas Campo Viejo Tempranillo Rioja 2014
Ubiquitous, inexpensive, reliable, simple goodness. This is an ideal, go-to, everyday wine. Black cherry, baking spices, with raw wood notes lurking behind the hints of
Wine Review: Bodegas Burgo Viejo Crianza Rioja 2012
I wrote recently about the changing style of Rioja wine. With the use of more French oak and used barrels, some Rioja wines are becoming
Tradition and Innovation: Rioja to Campo de Borja
Apologies are in order for the lack of blog posts recently. Our European tour continues but Spain was a whirlwind of constant activity leaving
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