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Rioja CRIANZA 2013 DOCa Rioja
Vintage Assessments Tasting Note Producer VIŅA OLABARRI
Extremely deep intense purple colour. Spicy, ripe, cherry-plum puree nose with some cedary notes. Dry, medium bodied, spicy, plum-apple flavours with a lingering, slightly cedary finish. Has 13.5% alcohol and 2 g/L residual sugar. TONY ASPLER / 86-points - Cedary plum nose; medium-bodied, dry, earthy and tight with evident oak. The 2011 (**) was released on August 20, 2016 at $14.95. CSPC 461277
Type Red Table Wine
Agent Bra Day
Country Spain
Region Rioja
Rating **(87.5 points)
Tangy, Cedary, Very Ripe
LCBO Text Status
TASTING NOTE: Bold aromas of mint, spice and smoky cherry and plum lead to a full, fair and honest palate with choppy tannins. Toasty, minty, oak-heavy flavors of black plum, black currant, herbs and spice finish with good length and character. Drink through 2019. Score - 90 (Michael Schachner, Wine Enthusiast, Sept. 1, 2016) Price $ 14.95
Bottle Size 750 mL
Tasting Date vintages release - November 25, 2017
Cases bought 899 (12 bottles per case)

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