Category Archives: Rioja

Roda Reserva 2002

Posted on July 2, 2010 by Lincoln

A blend of Tempranillo, Graciano and Garnacha. A complex and intriguing nose, showing red fruits with a touch of mulberries, earth, pretty aromatics like rose petals, and spices like mace, with mushrooms, malt and roasted nuts. A lot going on. … Continue reading →

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Palacios Remondo La Vendimia 2004

Posted on September 25, 2009 by Lincoln

Google tells me that “La Vendimia” can be translated as “harvest”. Made as a joven wine, which I believe means that the wine is meant to be consumed within a year or two of vintage. Hmmmm, I have been slow … Continue reading →

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Marques de Riscal Reserva 2004

Posted on July 20, 2009 by Lincoln

You gotta love a wine in a wire cage; it just shouts “Beware! Danger!”. This is of course nonsense. A complex and elusive nose: black plums, red cherries, spice, graphite, warm leather, coffee grounds and a touch of cedar. The … Continue reading →

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Martínez Bujanda Finca Valpiedra Reserva 1998

Posted on June 29, 2009 by Lincoln

The 200-acre Finca Valpiedra vineyard is located in the heart of the Rioja Alta, and has been owned by the Martínez Bujanda Family for more that two decades. This is my first encounter with the wine. Lots of stuff happening … Continue reading →

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Bodegas Roda II Reserva 1999

Posted on June 30, 2007 by Lincoln

I got this in a 4 pack from Boccaccio Cellars: one each of the ’99, ’00, ’01 and ’02. I initially thought this was something that Anthony threw together but it would seem that it was actually from the winery, … Continue reading →

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