A rich, radiant dark beauty on the nose, still vibrant but past its prime on the palate. Deep blackberry, damp bark, autumn leaves, licorice hints,
Tag: Tempranillo
Wine Review: Bodego Díaz Bayo Roble Ribera Del Duero 2017
This is a curve ball from the high plains north of Madrid. The first impression is a provocative whiff of herbaceousness—tarragon, with red plum and
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
Wine Review: Miraflores Estate Tempranillo El Dorado 2013
All’s well that ends well. This is dark and brooding but a calm delight slowly emerges, a redemptive story in the glass. Closed and murky
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
Wine Review: Perissos Vineyard Tempranillo Texas Hill Country 2015
Perissos Vineyards, located in Hill Country northwest of Austin, is one of the few wineries in this region using mostly estate-grown fruit. (Most Texas grapes
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