Visit to Vinos de Benjamin Romeo (Contador)

old vines from which La Vina de Andres Romeo is made

• 2010 Benjamin Romeo Rioja Predicador Blanco 91 Points

  Spain, La Rioja, Rioja

  Light yellow color; floral, apricot nose; tasty, poised, tart peach, light green herb, floral, mineral palate, juicy and refreshing; medium-plus finish 91+ points (50% Garnacha Blanca, 30% Malvasia, 20% Viura)

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• 2010 Vins del Massís Catalunya Macizo 89 Points

  Spain, Catalunya

  Light lemon yellow color; intense, ripe pear, French oak, vanilla nose; juicy, a little hot, medium-bodied-plus, ripe pear, tart apricot, fresh applesauce, French oak palate; medium-plus finish (blend of Garnacha Blanca, Xarel-lo and Malvasia; 14.5% alcohol)

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• 2010 Benjamin Romeo Rioja Que Bonito Cacareaba 90 Points

  Spain, La Rioja, Rioja

  Light yellow color; aromatic, ripe peach, baked peach, tart pear nose; juicy, tart pear, mineral, tart peach palate with salinity and heat; medium-plus finish (blend of Malvasia, Garnacha Blanca and Viura; 15% alcohol)

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• 2010 Benjamin Romeo Rioja Predicador 90 Points

  Spain, La Rioja, Rioja

  Very dark purple red violet color; tart berry, blueberry, French oak, tar, lavender nose; tasty, tart berry, herbs, lavender, wild berry palate; medium-plus finish 90+ points (90% Tempranillo, 10% Garnacha; 14.5% alcohol)

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• 2011 Benjamin Romeo Rioja A Mi Manera 89 Points

  Spain, La Rioja, Rioja

  Medium dark purple red violet color; tart black fruit, pepper, herbs nose; herbs, tart black fruit, olive palate; medium-plus finish (from grapes not used for La Vina de Andres Romeo; reminiscent of a ripe Beaujolais)

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• 2010 Benjamin Romeo Rioja La Cueva del Contador 92 Points

  Spain, La Rioja, Rioja

  Nearly opaque purple red violet color; focused, tart berry, blueberry, wild berry, lavender nose; rich, ripe, fruity, tart blackberry, wild berry, berry compote, boysenberry palate with a sense of salinity; medium-plus finish

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• 2010 Benjamin Romeo Rioja Contador 91 Points

  Spain, La Rioja, Rioja

  Opaque purple red violet color; intense, grapey, blackberry, black fruit, lavender, black cherry nose; tight, concentrated, ripe black fruit, blackberry, lavender, blueberry palate with low acidity; needs 2 years; medium-plus finish 91+ points (reminiscent of a Switchback Petite Sirah)

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• 2010 Benjamin Romeo Rioja La Vina De Andres Romeo Liende 93 Points

  Spain, La Rioja, Rioja

  Opaque purple red violet color; rich, intense, blackberry, French oak, berry compote, lavender nose; concentrated, tart blackberry, lavender, ripe black fruit, Syrah-like palate; long finish 93+ points (15% alcohol)

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• 2007 Benjamin Romeo Rioja Carmen 93 Points

  Spain, La Rioja, Rioja

  Pre-release (10/12 release) - very dark purple red violet color; appealing, ripe berry, French oak, dark chocolate, lavender nose; tart berry, black fruit, herbs, dark chocolate, mineral palate with depth; needs 3 years; medium-plus finish

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