May 23 2009

Campo Viejo Gran Reserva (Spain, 2002)

Category: Blend — Mike @ 9:34 pm

	We are excited to say that this wine is our 100th review here at justagrape.com! We couldn’t have picked a more complex or interesting wine that this little Rioja gem from Spain.
	$15 from Costco

Aromas of leather, wood, citrus grove and figs. Flavors are big and bold. Earth, leather and tobacco. Toasted oak and figs. *Wild and rambunctious with a purpose… like and old west outlaw who rides into town… shoots up the saloon… steals the women… and rides out of town on a mission.*

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(8 ratings, average: 3.63 out of 5)

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Apr 04 2009

Campo Viejo Crianza Tempranillo (Spain, 2005)

Category: Tempranillo — Mike @ 9:33 am

	This is a Tempranillo from the Rioja region in Spain. We have really been digging Rioja wines recently (even though not all our tastings have made it into real justagrape reviews!), so I wanted to give this one a shot when I saw it on the shelf.
	$11 from Bashas

Strong strawberry and vanilla smells; Very sweet. Smooth yet dry. Slightly woody and plumb taste with a nice long finish. Great foot wine, you can eat a solid meal with this one. This wine is a well written plot to a good movie…. it has it’s highs and lows, but in the end it all comes together just right.

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(1 ratings, average: 4.00 out of 5)

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Apr 25 2008

Category: Blend — Mike @ 2:07 pm

	This wine is a Rioja from Spain and is a blend of Garnacha and Tempranillo.
	$16 from Dish in Scottsdale

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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(8 ratings, average: 4.13 out of 5)

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Mar 30 2008

Category: Tempranillo — Mike @ 3:55 pm

	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

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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(3 ratings, average: 4.33 out of 5)

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