Nice stuff, not in the highest echelons of Crianza value, but still a solid example of the classic style for $15.
Gentle nose with black cherry, plum, and a decent dose of that Rioja oak spice- interesting how they're using a hybrid American/French oak barrel thing. Vanilla and nutmeg make me think of Fig Newtons on the nose, which I get in a lot of Crianza.
Palate a little less interesting for me, being more about dried, tart cherry, puckery acidity, some earthy tobacco- some will love this, but it just isn't my favorite style, especially as here the fruit itself fades before the acid and dusty tannins, leading to a rustic finish.
It didn't last very well into day 2, with the fruit quickly fading and the palate becoming more astringent.
Still, I appreciate the energy at play, and it's well-crafted. Definitely good enough that I'll try their Reserva soon.
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Not at the level of better Rioja Crianzas at this price range. Acidic in the end. There are much better options for the extraordinary tempranillo grape.
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1/14/2023 - Richard123 Likes this wine: 86 Points
Nice enough, but a bit one-dimensional. I suppose in line with the price.
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8/1/2022 - sid_loves_wine Likes this wine: 92 Points
Nice stuff, not in the highest echelons of Crianza value, but still a solid example of the classic style for $15.
Gentle nose with black cherry, plum, and a decent dose of that Rioja oak spice- interesting how they're using a hybrid American/French oak barrel thing. Vanilla and nutmeg make me think of Fig Newtons on the nose, which I get in a lot of Crianza.
Palate a little less interesting for me, being more about dried, tart cherry, puckery acidity, some earthy tobacco- some will love this, but it just isn't my favorite style, especially as here the fruit itself fades before the acid and dusty tannins, leading to a rustic finish.
It didn't last very well into day 2, with the fruit quickly fading and the palate becoming more astringent.
Still, I appreciate the energy at play, and it's well-crafted. Definitely good enough that I'll try their Reserva soon.
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1/15/2022 - Dominic Roy wrote: 88 Points
Nose: Yeast. Blueberry. Cinnamon. Medium intensity.
Palate: Raspberry. Oak. Chocolate. Cinnamon. Cherry. Medium plus tannins. Medium acidity. Medium minus body. Medium flavour intensity.
Finish: Raisins. Medium finish.
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9/23/2021 - isaacjamesbaker wrote: 88 Points
Fun, fresh, smooth, with currants, clay, earth and tobacco. Straightforward but shows solid complexity, too.
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8/28/2021 - LopedeAguirre Likes this wine: 87 Points
Not at the level of better Rioja Crianzas at this price range. Acidic in the end. There are much better options for the extraordinary tempranillo grape.
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