2004 C.V.N.E. (Compañía Vinícola del Norte de España) Rioja Viña Real Crianza

Community Tasting Notes (5) Avg Score: 87.2 points

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  12/26/2009 - zuz66 wrote: 89 Points

  Decanted about an hour. excellent finish. Have 6 bottles left and will wait another year. should be exceptional.

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  7/22/2009 - zuz66 wrote: 88 Points

  Nice big rich wine. Decanted for 60 minutes. I think I will wait another year before I try the next bottle as it is maturing but not quite there.

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  9/2/2008 - kenito799 wrote: 86 Points

  Lovely classic Rioja with tart cherry and well-integrated oak, smooth, light and tart. Blackberrries, vanilla, some black pepper. On the simple side for a good Rioja, floral complexity not really there, but a great QPR for a wine that is as much fun to inhale as to drink.

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  5/28/2008 - PSPatrick wrote: 85 Points

  Popped and poured over 2 1/2 hours at the restaurant of Hotel Occidental Miguel Angel, Madrid, Spain:
  
  Nice dark purple colour. Blueberry pie and currants on the nose and palate right off the bat, with more air also spices and some floral aspects. The oak is well integrated, providing a nice creaminess. The finish is slightly tannic, with nice acidity. Light to medium-bodied, fruit-driven, a bit one-dimensional and without much complexity, but a very enjoyable effort, in particular if you consider the price point. Paired surprisingly well with grilled Dover sole and grilled vegetables.

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  4/22/2008 - wjplaczek wrote: 89 Points

  Very enjoyable bottle with hints of strawberry, pomegranate and lots of herb spices. Smooth texture makes a great wine to enjoy on its own as well as pairing with food. The flavors stood up well with a vegetable barley stew. Highly recommended for ~$16.

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