Nice and enjoyable now. I like it better today, with more integration of the acidity, which gives it more supple character. Light spice, good combination of elements for the price. Would buy again.
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This is one of those Rioja's that can score anywhere from 80 to 90 points. Lots of people will appreciate, but almost as many probably won't. Just describing what is in the glass, I lean toward the higher side of ratings. The color is dark purple full to a magenta rim. The nose has some diesel and medicine that is not a good start. The palate is full and rich, but also medicinal. There is spice, pepper. sharp tannins, graphite, iron ore and black licorice that definitely keeps things interesting.
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Um bom Rioja Crianza! Cor granada média. Aromas não muito complexos, mas delicados, prazerosos; remetem a puras cerejas, baunilha e sugestão mineral. Na boca corpo médio, suculento, com madeira discretamente aparente, mas já consideravelmente bem integrada, taninos sutilmente secos e uma boa e refrescante acidez. Gostei! Tem certa leveza e boa tipicidade!
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Beautiful initial attack with fresh american oak, cranberries, strawberries and spices. Huge first impression after a long finish. I was thinking i hit jackpot, but, after breathing, this wine turned to be a tough drinking one, with an uncomfortable heat at every sip. Dark red with orange glow. Nose with lots of raspberrry, american oak, leather. Something excessively citric. Always present alcohol. Light to medium body, hardly sustaining its intensity. Too much heat going on. The flavours are its main quality. Typical Rioja crianza woodlike base, ripe fruit, nice vanila and salty spices compose its palate. Finishes long, spicy. A good wine, typically tempranillo, but not an easy drink.
Good. Deep purple color. Heavy alcohol (and some licorice) on the nose. Cherry flavor, but too much alcohol. The alcohol aftertaste lingers. A bit disappointing.
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Traditional Rioja stylings. Nice leather, earthy Tempranillo, ruby in the glass. Tight acidity which sheds with some time open, then more supple and suave. More food friendly with acidity. Good aging potential.
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15/20 * * * SAQ: 15$c VISUEL: grenat aux reflts orangés OLFACTIF: bau nez fruité avec une certaine évolution vers le tertiaire. Notes de griottes, vanille... GUSTATIF: Belle attaque, il plaît tout de suite. La bouche est agréable. On perçoit un peu de sucre, de confiture aux fraises. Le bois et la vanille persiste ce qui sature un peu les papilles... ENSEMBLE: Très bien quand même ce Crianza
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Dunkles Kirschrot mit ausgezeichneter Intensivität. Duftet nach eingekochten Waldbeeren, Vanillestangen und gerösteter Schokolade. Am Gaumen zeigt er sich saftig mit viel roten und blauen Früchten und einer geschmackvollen Röstung (Korinthen, Feigen, Kaffeebohnen). Zeigt weiche Tannine von seidiger Struktur. Komplexes, fruchtbetontes Finale mit langem Geschmacksausklang. Er wird sich über die nächsten 5 bis 8 Jahre noch ausgezeichnet weiterentwickeln."
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On the nose there was red fruits and oak and alcohol. On the palate I picked up on some cherry and strawberry fruit with unfortunately lots of oak and a strong heat on the back end. This wine was best when I first opened it and when I let it breath I think the oak and alcohol crept out. Its a shame but the wine was cheap and was definitely drinkable but I wont buy it again.
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11/28/2019 - Pop somm Likes this wine: 86 Points
If memory serves me correct It was good, possibly I missed the window.
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3/21/2018 - Lousyfreak wrote: 84 Points
Holding it there. Good afternoon drink. Typical rioja aged wine
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12/5/2015 - gnosis Likes this wine:
Nice and enjoyable now. I like it better today, with more integration of the acidity, which gives it more supple character. Light spice, good combination of elements for the price. Would buy again.
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10/14/2015 - Mike Kopanski wrote: 87 Points
This is one of those Rioja's that can score anywhere from 80 to 90 points. Lots of people will appreciate, but almost as many probably won't. Just describing what is in the glass, I lean toward the higher side of ratings. The color is dark purple full to a magenta rim. The nose has some diesel and medicine that is not a good start. The palate is full and rich, but also medicinal. There is spice, pepper. sharp tannins, graphite, iron ore and black licorice that definitely keeps things interesting.
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6/28/2015 - mschede Likes this wine: 88 Points
Um bom Rioja Crianza! Cor granada média. Aromas não muito complexos, mas delicados, prazerosos; remetem a puras cerejas, baunilha e sugestão mineral. Na boca corpo médio, suculento, com madeira discretamente aparente, mas já consideravelmente bem integrada, taninos sutilmente secos e uma boa e refrescante acidez. Gostei! Tem certa leveza e boa tipicidade!
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2/18/2015 - Zorg wrote: 81 Points
Drank blind. Tasted like a sweet scented tea, lacked complexity and depth. Made me think of ruché more then tempranillo.
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5/31/2014 - kbcadeponei wrote: 87 Points
Beautiful initial attack with fresh american oak, cranberries, strawberries and spices. Huge first impression after a long finish. I was thinking i hit jackpot, but, after breathing, this wine turned to be a tough drinking one, with an uncomfortable heat at every sip. Dark red with orange glow. Nose with lots of raspberrry, american oak, leather. Something excessively citric. Always present alcohol. Light to medium body, hardly sustaining its intensity. Too much heat going on. The flavours are its main quality. Typical Rioja crianza woodlike base, ripe fruit, nice vanila and salty spices compose its palate. Finishes long, spicy. A good wine, typically tempranillo, but not an easy drink.
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3/23/2013 - rjonwine@gmail.com wrote: 88 Points
Medium dark cherry red color; tart cherry, tart berry nose; tasty, simple, tart cherry, tart berry palate; medium-plus finish
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2/6/2013 - Zuperdaave wrote: 80 Points
Good. Deep purple color. Heavy alcohol (and some licorice) on the nose. Cherry flavor, but too much alcohol. The alcohol aftertaste lingers. A bit disappointing.
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2/2/2013 - gnosis wrote:
Traditional Rioja stylings. Nice leather, earthy Tempranillo, ruby in the glass. Tight acidity which sheds with some time open, then more supple and suave. More food friendly with acidity. Good aging potential.
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12/20/2012 - BoireBio Likes this wine: 83 Points
15/20 * * * SAQ: 15$c
VISUEL: grenat aux reflts orangés
OLFACTIF: bau nez fruité avec une certaine évolution vers le tertiaire. Notes de griottes, vanille...
GUSTATIF: Belle attaque, il plaît tout de suite. La bouche est agréable. On perçoit un peu de sucre, de confiture aux fraises. Le bois et la vanille persiste ce qui sature un peu les papilles...
ENSEMBLE: Très bien quand même ce Crianza
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6/22/2012 - Ollantay wrote:
Decanted ~1hr after opening.. yet it continued opening up throughout dinner and adding complexity
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5/31/2012 - kamecki wrote: 80 Points
Typowa Crianza. Szybko traci dobry poziom. Najlepsza do godziny. ?rednie. 45zl
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5/26/2012 - Sascha76 wrote:
Dunkles Kirschrot mit ausgezeichneter Intensivität. Duftet nach eingekochten Waldbeeren, Vanillestangen und gerösteter Schokolade. Am Gaumen zeigt er sich saftig mit viel roten und blauen Früchten und einer geschmackvollen Röstung (Korinthen, Feigen, Kaffeebohnen). Zeigt weiche Tannine von seidiger Struktur. Komplexes, fruchtbetontes Finale mit langem Geschmacksausklang. Er wird sich über die nächsten 5 bis 8 Jahre noch ausgezeichnet weiterentwickeln."
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1/29/2011 - Briangray77 wrote: 86 Points
On the nose there was red fruits and oak and alcohol. On the palate I picked up on some cherry and strawberry fruit with unfortunately lots of oak and a strong heat on the back end. This wine was best when I first opened it and when I let it breath I think the oak and alcohol crept out. Its a shame but the wine was cheap and was definitely drinkable but I wont buy it again.
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