Variety: Tempranillo
Region: Rioja
Country: Spain
Year: 2008
Price: $5.95
Vintage Cellar Review: Dark purple. Zesty, youthfully medicinal aromas of dark berries, licorice and cracked pepper. Juicy and fresh, with smooth texture and sweet cherry and spice flavors framed by dusty tannins. Finishes with a suggestion of slightly roasted fruits and good clinging persistence. Delivers a lot of power and richness for the money.
My Review: This particular red wine was aged longer than most of the others in the tasting, as evident by the 2008 date. I sensed aromas that reminded me of nail polish remover and heard others around me making similar connections. That was initially off-putting. However, upon tasting the wine it was surprisingly decent. There were hints of cinnamon and it seemed to have a slight spice to it. It wasn't my favorite, but I would drink it again!
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