Not sure what others are looking for from a $12 bottle of Rioja Reserva but I think this is an excellent bottle and typical Rioja. The wine has a deep red center with light red rim in the glass with a shy but pleasant nose, The tannins are just enough to keep the wine refreshing and inviting. Ready to drink now. The fruit is elegant but still enjoyable. This wine has excellent balance. For the price buy all you can to drink in the next year or two.
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Nice cherry flavor up front but not enough follow thru. a bit short. Will not hold this any longer, time to drink. This is a pleasant wine good for a weekday dinner.
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Elegant, flavorful and just tasty. The tannins are resolved, but the natural acidity carries the fruit to a long enjoyable finish. The 2008's have taken awhile to show their character but seem to be drinking well now. Should hold for a year or two but why wait, enjoy.
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2010 Bodegas Olarra Rioja Añares Reserva
5/1/2018 - JBCFP Likes this wine: 90 Points
Not sure what others are looking for from a $12 bottle of Rioja Reserva but I think this is an excellent bottle and typical Rioja. The wine has a deep red center with light red rim in the glass with a shy but pleasant nose, The tannins are just enough to keep the wine refreshing and inviting. Ready to drink now. The fruit is elegant but still enjoyable. This wine has excellent balance. For the price buy all you can to drink in the next year or two.
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2009 Domaine Thomas Morey Maranges 1er Cru La Fussière
4/3/2018 - JBCFP Likes this wine: 87 Points
Nice cherry flavor up front but not enough follow thru. a bit short. Will not hold this any longer, time to drink. This is a pleasant wine good for a weekday dinner.
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2008 Domaine / Maison Vincent Girardin Santenay 1er Cru La Maladière
3/27/2018 - JBCFP Likes this wine: 91 Points
Elegant, flavorful and just tasty. The tannins are resolved, but the natural acidity carries the fruit to a long enjoyable finish. The 2008's have taken awhile to show their character but seem to be drinking well now. Should hold for a year or two but why wait, enjoy.
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