Wine Selection
Cune Rioja Crianza 2019 (Spain: Rioja) (ID# 2922)
| Name | Cune Rioja Crianza 2019 (ID# 2922) | |||
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| Varietal | Tempranillo | |||
| Region | Spain: Rioja | |||
| Notes | "Aromas of blackberry and butterscotch set the scene for flavors of black cherry, dark plums, toffee and violet that are dropped into plush tannins. This wine slowly winds down into a bright, fruit-filled finish." (Wine Enthusiast) "A delicious, early drinking crianza with berry and citrus aromas and flavors. Light to medium body, creamy tannins and a fresh finish." (James Suckling) | |||
Additional Notes "The juicy and primary red 2019 Cune Crianza shows ripeness, at only 13.5% alcohol (they aim for 13%), but also has freshness. The oak is very subtle and integrated into the fruit that is at the front of the nose and palate. It has a touch of rusticity, an earthy touch on the palate. It's a blend of Tempranillo with 15% Garnacha and Mazuelo from Rioja Alta that fermented in 20,000-liter stainless steel vats and matured in used (mostly) American oak barrels for one year. They produce three million bottles of this and bottle it throughout the year. This is the wine that sets the bar in the red portfolio. Very good." (Wine Advocate) |
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| Price | $15.99 |
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| Scores | Press* | Points | Other | Gold Star |
| WE: | 92 pts | Best Buy | Gold Star | |
| JS: | 91 pts | |||
| WA: | 90 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