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Tag Archives: Rioja DOC
Viura, Viña Otano, Gran Reserva Blanco, Rioja DOC, Spain, 2015, 13% abv., US$29
I bought two of these, but now wish I’d purchased two cases. A white Rioja made of 85% Viura with 10% Garnacha Blanca and 5% Maturana Blanca, this wine is a definite treat and can be held for a long … Continue reading
Posted in Grenache blanc, Oregon, OTHER, Spain, WHITE, White Grenache / Garnacha / Garnaxa
Tagged Alta, Espana, Gran Reserva Blanco, Rioja DOC, spain, Vina Otano, viura, white rioja
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Viña Tondonia, White Reserva, López de Heredia, Rioja DOC, Rioja Alta, Spain, 1999, 12.5% abv, C$50++
It’s hard to share a bottle of López de Heredia. Firstly, I would be quite happy to keep it all to myself. So, selfishness ranks high. But the other reason is that it’s often hard to find someone to drink it … Continue reading
Posted in Malvasia, OTHER, Spain, Viura / White Rioja, WHITE
Tagged 1999, Lopez de Heredia, Rioja Alta, Rioja DOC, spain, vina tondonia, White Reserva, white rioja, white wine
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In Vino Veritas, Viña Eguía, Reserva, Rioja DOCa, Spain, 2007, 13.5% abv, US$10
In wine, there is truth. Sometimes too much truth, but that depends on how much of it you drink. The truth is, this wine punches far above its weight for the price (US$10 at Costco in the States, and more … Continue reading
Posted in RED, Spain, Tempranillo
Tagged 2007, Eguía, In Vino Veritas, red wine, Reserva, Rioja DOC, spain, tempranillo, Vina Eguia
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Viña Gravonia, White Crianza, López de Heredia, Rioja DOC, Spain, 2004, 12.5% abv.
Oh dear followers, this is my favourite kind of wine. I just love these classics – few wines are made in this traditional fashion. Why? They’re challenging, different, unique, unusual. I’ve opened up a 2000 version of this in the … Continue reading
Posted in Spain, Viura / White Rioja, WHITE
Tagged 2004, Lopez de Heredia, Rioja DOC, spain, vina gravonia, viura, White Crianza, white wine
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Muga, Reserva, Rioja DOC, Spain, 2010, 14% abv, C$26
This bottle of Muga Reserva 2010 travelled all the way around the world from Rioja Alta to a patio off the far west coast of Canada in Ucluelet, BC. One day, I will visit Rioja DOC and the Bodegas Muga … Continue reading
Posted in Graciano, Grenache / Garnacha, Mazuelo, OTHER, RED, Spain, Tempranillo
Tagged muga, red wine, Reserva, Rioja DOC, spain
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Muga, White, Rioja DOC, Spain, 2012, 13% abv.
Spain recently cracked the code – its wine production numbers surged last year (2013) to make it the world’s largest wine producer. It has officially surpassed second place Italy and (gasp) the French came in at paltry number three. More … Continue reading
Posted in Malvasia, Spain, Viura / White Rioja
Tagged Cantabrian Mountains, Joven, Macabeo, malvasia, muga, Rioja DOC, River Oja, spain, viura, White, WSET Diploma, WSET Study, WSET unit 3
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