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Rioja

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Rioja is northern Spain's most famous wine region, divided into the subregions of Rioja Alta, where most of the top wineries are located; Rioja Alavesa; and Rioja Oriental. The vast majority of Rioja's production is red wine made primarily from the native Tempranillo grape, often blended with Garnacha, Mazuelo (aka Carignan), and Graciano. Traditionally, Rioja reds are categorized as either Crianza, Reserva, or Grand Reserva, representing (in that order) increasing time spent aging in barrel and bottle before release. The whites, usually made from Viura (aka Macabeo) grapes, are also sometimes aged in oak.

Lopez de Haro 2020 Tempranillo 750ml

$22.52

Winemaker's Notes:It is a wine with violet tones and fruity aromas that expresses its youth. Complex on the nose with aromas of red fruit and liquorish, typical of the Tempranillo variety, combined with a touch of roast nuances from the barrel...

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CUNE 2017 Rioja Reserva 750ml

$39.04

Deep ruby. Smoke-accented cherry cola, blackberry and floral scents show very good clarity and spicy lift. Broad and chewy in texture, offering ripe dark berry, cherry preserve and licorice flavors and hints of spicecake, vanilla and candied flowers...

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Abel Mendoza 2017 Rioja Jarrarte 750ml

$45.13

The regular 2017 Jarrarte—produced with Tempranillo and matured in used oak barrels for 12 months—should not be confused with the younger and unoaked Maceración Carbónica. 2017 was super challenging and early, and the wine shows...

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CUNE 2018 Rioja Crianza 750ml

$29.47

The red 2016 Cune Crianza is an affordable and classical blend of Tempranillo with some 15% Garnacha and Mazuelo that is easy to drink and understand, with a soft palate and an approachable profile. It has a bright nose with red fruit rather than black,...

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Miguel Merino 2015 Reserva 750ml

$60.78

Juicy, rich, deep, expressive, showing elegant American oak hints and a suave tannic architecture. Benchmark reserva, which could be taken as a gran reserva. Old-style Rioja, with a touch of extra fruit, and class. Score: 92 points -- Decanter,...

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CUNE 2015 Imperial Gran Reserva 750ml

$99.99

(aged for three years in American and French oak and then held back for four years before release) Vivid ruby-red. Smoky oak-accented red berries, cherry pit, incense and mocha aromas show outstanding clarity and vivacity. Sweet, expansive,...

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La Rioja Alta 2014 Vina Arana Gran Reserva 750ml

$86.86

Limpid ruby-red. Oak-spiced cherry, black raspberry, candied rose, spicecake and coconut aromas show very good definition and pick up tobacco and licorice notes as the wine opens up. Smooth and appealingly sweet, offering sappy cherry cola, fruitcake,...

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Marques del Silvo 2017 Rioja Crianza 750ml

$25.13

Estate grown and bottled.Perfect to pair with Iberic bellota Jamon, roasted lamb, grilled chicken, Manchego cheese, pork, beef, pastrami, barbecue.Clean, delicate and refined nose, aromas of currants, blackberries, nutmeg and white-truffle undertones...

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Milenrama 2019 Rioja 750ml

$20.78

Deep, shimmering red. Lively cherry and spicecake aromas and flavors and a hint of peppery spiciness. Juicy and energetic in style, showing good depth, repeating spiciness and discreet tannins on the nicely persistent finish. Drink this easygoing Rioja...

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Marques De Caceres 2020 Rioja Rose 750ml

$20.78

This Tempranillo-based rosé from Spain's iconic Rioja region is all about freshness. Floral bouquet of small red berries and a slight touch of aniseed. Luscious flavours on the palate with refreshing acidity and balanced structure...

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La Rioja Alta 2016 Reserva Vina Alberdi 750ml

$47.74

The classic Haro-styled red 2015 Viña Alberdi, sold abroad with the mention of Reserva and in Spain as Crianza, is a good introduction to the house style: balsamic reds with abundant notes of sweet spices and cigar ash, developed aromas of forest...

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Bodegas Lopez de Heredia 2013 Vina Cubillo 750ml

$46.87

2013 was a very tough vintage when they had to discard up to 100,000 kilograms of grapes and production of most of the wines was lower; it's also the year when their father died, and they were very encouraged to make very good wines. The 2013 Viña...

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Artuke 2020 Finca de los Locos 750ml

$50.34

The 2020 Finca de Los Locos mentions Paraje Peñascalera, the place in Baños de Ebro, where they have a terrace that was planted in 1981 at 120 meters above the river with sandy and gravel soils with a high content of limestone that is...

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