Rioja, SpainThis Rioja Reserva blends 85% tempranillo with garnacha tinta, and mazuelo (aka cariñena), before two year's rest in American oak prior to additional bottle time. Aged perfectly for you, this is ready to drink upon purchase, with layers of worn word, dried paper, dried and fresh cherry, and fine tobacco along a lengthy, slender palate, finishing with mineral salts. Quite elegant, and a lovely opportunity to drink a well aged wine upon purchase.Tasted: 11 December 2020Tasted by: Prices:
BC
$31.99
750ml
private wine shops
QC
$19.90
750ml
SAQ
Producer: Bodegas Franco - EspanolasDistributors: The Drinks List Blend: Tempranillo - Garnacha - MazueloCSPC: 804906UPC: 8410106022509
Rioja, SpainA classic blend of 85 percent tempranillo, 15 percent garnacha tinta, and 5 percent mazuelo (also known as carignan), this was aged for 24 months in American oak prior to additional time in bottle. It shows why Rioja is one of the best values in the world of wine today. It has a well-defined nose of plum and strawberry, with the ripeness and concentration to seamlessly balance the oak. It’s just beginning to show some tertiary notes, with cedar and leather, but there's a long life ahead. However, true to form, this is approachable and drinking well now, especially if you pair it with a meaty cut like flank steak. I can't help but note that the price difference between BC and QC is striking.Tasted: 17 November 2019Tasted by: Prices:
BC
$31.99
750ml
private wine shops
QC
$19.90
750ml
SAQ
Producer: Bodegas Franco - EspanolasDistributors: The Drinks List Blend: Tempranillo - Garnacha - MazueloCSPC: 804906UPC: 8410106022509
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