Variety: Tempranillo
Region: Rioja
Country: Spain
Year: 2010
Price: $8.95
Winery Review: Ripe cherry and black current on the nose and in the mouth. Pliant and seamless in texture, with good heft and back-end energy. Finishes smooth and sweet, with fine-grained tannis providing shape and grip. Still on the young side but this wine drinks very well with an hour or so of decanting; it's an excellent value for Rioja.
My review: The nose on this wine reminded me of barbecue and my grandmother's spice cabinet. The currant was a strong presence, yet not overpowering. It was the sweetest wine I'd tried that also had a intense spicy counterpart, likely because of the balance the tannins provided.
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