http://www.justagrape.com Simple Wine Reviews By Regular Guys Wed, 25 Aug 2010 06:17:21 +0000 en hourly 1 http://www.justagrape.com/campo-viejo-gran-reserva-spain-2002/ http://www.justagrape.com/campo-viejo-gran-reserva-spain-2002/#comments Sun, 24 May 2009 04:34:46 +0000 Mike http://www.justagrape.com/?p=474 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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• 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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• 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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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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