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Rondan, (Crianza) Rioja, 2001
Apparently, we've just started a Spanish wine kick, and this is the second (of a many coming soon). The nose is oak/vanilla, pepper, cinnamon, bark, a slight bit of chemical. Yes, oak again, but no where near the level of oak in that Toro we just had. ... |
Oct 11, 2008 |
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Campo Viego, Reserva Rioja, 2003
The nose has a definite chemical smell -- turpentine -- along with some bark. Ignoring the turpentine, it smells like an Oregon forest right after it rains.The taste is thin. Here and there, you can pick up some salmon berry and currant. Sometimes ... |
Jul 13, 2008 |
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El Coto, Rioja (Crianza), 2004
This is wine is the start of a number of less expensive wines that we'll be reviewing. We can't afford to drink expensive wines regularly, so I've gotten a number of bottles that are in the $7 to $15 range. We'll likely review these over the next few ... |
May 7, 2008 |
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Arbanta, Rioja, 2002
Smell: Earthy, herbaceous, leather. Taste: Spicy. Like a mouthful of walnuts. Makes the mouth pucker. Finish: Chalky, sour, acidic. A bitter bite that really lingers. Cost: Rating: |
Aug 9, 2007 |