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Grape Observer

Grape Observer

A fine wine review focussing on wines from Australia and France (c)

  • Pujanza Hado 2015 Wine Review

    I taste a lot of wines these days that I don’t manage to write up. I am trying to correct this and get them out. This is very good Rioja from Bodegas Pujanza and the 2015 vintage. It will suit new world wine drinkers wanting fruit but coupled with a more old world tannic grip. […]

    Sean Mitchell

    September 19, 2021
    Wine Reviews
    Garnacha, Rioja, Spain, Tempranillo
  • Hacienda Lopez de Haro Rioja 2019 Wine Review

    White Rioja is not easily found in Australia. Made from macabeo (viura), it appears in a couple of styles. This wine is the dry, unoaked and fruity version and is quite floral and aromatic. It might confuse for a sauvignon blanc. The palate however is fuller bodied and the acidity medium, rather than high. The […]

    Sean Mitchell

    September 11, 2021
    Wine Reviews
    Macabeo, Rioja, Spain, White Rioja
  • Remelluri Reserva Rioja 2012

    This is a high quality Rioja Reserva from Remelluri. It opens to aromas of game, sweet red fruits and cedar. The palate is medium bodied with mid weight tannins. Its principal feature is its saturated red fruit character interlaced with chocolate. Long length on the finish confirms this to be a very good wine that […]

    Sean Mitchell

    October 24, 2020
    Wine Reviews
    Garnacha, Rioja, Rioja Reserva, Spain, Tempranillo

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