Classic, text-book elegant rioja. This is a powerful tempranillo aged for 18 months in American oak, with a further 2 years in bottle before release. Full bodied, generous, fleshy and intense, underscored with layers of ripe dark fruit, leather and new oak which all combine to make an opulent, lush and richly textured wine. Quality product and excellent value for money. Can't see how anybody could dislike this wine.
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100% American oak. Medium nose shows stewed cherry, baking spice, dried red plums, old red flowers, turned earth. Palate shows nice combo of sweet fruit and earthy oak tones, baking spice, red fruits, medium tannins are dusty, medium alcohol and acidity. Nice entry level example of region.
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2/17/2018 - failed wine merchant Likes this wine: 93 Points
Viña Pomal Rioja reserva 2011
Bodegas Bilbainas, Haro SPAIN
13,5%vol.
retail price approx. 11€ / £13-£15 / $20
Classic, text-book elegant rioja. This is a powerful tempranillo aged for 18 months in American oak, with a further 2 years in bottle before release. Full bodied, generous, fleshy and intense, underscored with layers of ripe dark fruit, leather and new oak which all combine to make an opulent, lush and richly textured wine. Quality product and excellent value for money. Can't see how anybody could dislike this wine.
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5/13/2017 - RussK wrote: 91 Points
Russk. Wine Spectator Gran Tour at the Fontainebleau. Better than expected
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4/4/2017 - GTFreek wrote:
100% American oak. Medium nose shows stewed cherry, baking spice, dried red plums, old red flowers, turned earth. Palate shows nice combo of sweet fruit and earthy oak tones, baking spice, red fruits, medium tannins are dusty, medium alcohol and acidity. Nice entry level example of region.
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5/11/2016 - knothoef wrote: 87 Points
Leather. Old school rioja.
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2/23/2016 - df1962 wrote:
No formal notes or score. Elegant Rioja. Nice for the price.
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