Viñedos Real Rubio Crianza Rioja 2010
There’s a lot of value to be had in red Rioja. This Rioja crianza is 8 years old and an
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Tempranillo
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Herederos del Marqués de Riscal Rioja Reserva 2013
A second Spanish wine review, also from the same producer. I wasn’t initially entirely taken by this wine – a
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Topper’s Mountain Wild Ferment Tempranillo New England 2012
This tempranillo from Topper’s Mountain in New England has a certain likeable exuberance to it. Its aromas remind of sweet
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A couple of contrasting Portuguese reds: Alvaro Castro Dao 2009 and Nieport Il Vertente Douro 2013
Portugal is among several regions that I taste from sparsely. This is mostly a function of geography and access, rather
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Granja Remelluri Rioja Gran Reserva 2009
Remelluri is a serious estate wine Rioja producer. The Gran Reserva remains in the winery for 7 years before release,
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La Bise Tempranillo Adelaide Hills 2014
The 2014 tempranillo from La Bise Wines is made in a lovely fresh, esthery style. The grapes are from the
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An outstanding Spanish wine tasting – part 2 (Ribera del Duero)
Ribera del Duero is perhaps best known for being the home of Vega Sicilia, Spain’s first growth equivalent. South of
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An outstanding Spanish wine tasting – part 1 (Rioja)
I recently attended a wonderful Spanish wine tasting, with each wine presented blind. I don’t drink nearly enough Spanish wine
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Balbas Ribera Del Duero Crianza 2010
Next stop, we venture overseas to Spain in the Ribera del Duero. The region’s principal grape variety is tempranillo, which