Wine Selection
CVNE Vina Real Rioja Reserva 2014 (Spain: Rioja) (ID# 3234)
| Name | CVNE Vina Real Rioja Reserva 2014 (ID# 3234) | |||
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| Varietal | Tempranillo | |||
| Region | Spain: Rioja | |||
| Notes | "It's a blend of Tempranillo with 10% split between Garnacha, Mazuelo and Graciano. It fermented in stainless steel vats and aged in new oak barriques for 22 months with rackings every four months. It felt quite subtle, clean and with nice balance between ripeness and freshness. There is some complexity, with changing aromas, developing notes of licorice. It's quite gentle, with a soft, velvety texture, fine tannins and lively acidity." (Wine Advocate) Drink 2021-2030. | |||
Additional Notes "Sexy, floral-accented red fruits on the nose, which takes on a suggestion of spiciness with air. Shows very good depth and silky texture to the sweet raspberry liqueur, spicecake and floral pastille flavors, displaying excellent delineation and back-end thrust. Finishes with outstanding persistence, repeating red berry character and smooth, well-integrated tannins." (Josh Raynolds, Vinous) |
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| Price | $33.99 |
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| Scores | Press* | Points | Other | Gold Star |
| WA: | 91 pts | + | Gold Star | |
| VIN: | 92 pts | |||
| Other | ABV% | Body | Oak | Bio/Natural/Org/Sus |
| 13.5 | Medium | Light | ||
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DEC = Decanter
JS = James Suckling
VIN = Vinous
WA = Wine Advocate (Robert Parker)
WE = Wine Enthusiast
WS = Wine Spectator
W&S = Wine & Spirits Magazine