Apr 25 2008

La Vendimia Rioja (Spain, 2006)

Category: BlendMike @ 2:07 pm
La Vendimia Rioja This wine is a Rioja from Spain and is a blend of Garnacha and Tempranillo.
$16 from Dish in Scottsdale
Four Trophies
  • Smells like flowers.
  • Sweet off the start but ends up being very well balanced.
  • Great for lighter dishes, wouldn’t hold up well to steak or pasta.
  • Smooth and flavorful, not overpowering.
  • Light, happy, and enjoyable all on its own…like taking a nap on a hammock in your backyard it is easy to do and so refreshing.
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Mar 30 2008

Reflexion Tempranillo (Spain, 2003)

Category: TempranilloMike @ 3:55 pm
No Bottle Image Available This wine is a Tempranillo from the Rioja region of Spain. We explained a little about what a Rioja was in a previous review on Marques De Riscal
The bottle suggests opening it several hours prior to drinking and we would agree. We found that with the use of a decanter that an hour was all it took to be ready. Decanting really smoothed out the wine and added a wonderful texture. This wine has received many accolades from other reviewers and being that the price was only $10.00 we would agree with them.
$10 at Fresh & Easy
Four and a Half Trophies
  • Sweet black cherries dominate the aroma with an undertone of spice
  • Very soft and velvety in the mouth
  • Cherries and plum in the taste
  • Earthy with oak flavors come through at the end.
  • A great wine that is a little bit harsh right out of the bottle. Decanting and time is strongly suggested….much like a relationship that takes time and effort so to does this wine…The time you give it to breath will reward you for your wait and you will be left with a very easy drinking, smooth and comfortable wine.
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