2021 Bodegas El Coto Rioja Rosado, Spain, Wine Review

This is a Rosé from Spain that is a blend of 90% Tempranillo and 10% Garnacha. It is Salmon pink/copper in color, clear and bright. The nose is interesting with a slight orange/citrus note along with cherries, strawberries and a very slight vanilla note. (As an aside, both this and the Blanco had a vanilla note, but it does not appear the wines so oak, so where does it come from?). Medium bodied with a slightly oily texture. On the palate, lots of fresh cherries, some cranberries and slight red currants. A bitter almond note on the finish. This is refreshing and a lovely wine to serve for an afternoon party of with a lighter lunch. A nice choice with Salmon as well. Drink now. Nice value!

Grade:

B+

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Vintage:

2021

Current Price:

$12.00USD

2016 Bodegas El Coto Rioja Coto de Imaz Reserva, Spain, Wine Review

Vintage:

2016

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Grade:

A-

Current Price:

$16.00USD

My first time trying this wine and it was quite enjoyable. Deep ruby in color, mostly clear and bright. The nose has cherries, spice and slight chocolate notes. Medium bodied. Light tannins. Good balance. On the palate, this drinks easy but there is also some depth. Cherries, with a slight char and the chocolate note comes thru as well. Nice finish. This drinks nicely on its own but should be very food friendly at the table. A nice match would be grilled sausages. Drink over the next seven to ten years. A very nice value.

2019 Bodegas El Coto Rioja Crianza, Spain, Wine Review

Vintage:

2019

Score:

Grade:

B+

Current Price:

$17.00USD

This is a lighter, but traditional, Rioja. Garnet in color, clear and bright. The nose is a bit earthy with fresh cherries and a whiff of tobacco. Light to medium bodied. Light tannins. Good acidity. On the palate, flavors of cherries with a bit of char. Anise on the finish. This drinks easily and should for the next five to seven years. Nice on its own, this would be a great mid week meatloaf or pizza wine.

2015 Bodegas Muga Rioja Selección Especial, Spain, Wine Review

Vintage:

2015

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Current Price:

$35.00USD

This is an excellent value in a mostly traditional Spanish wine from Rioja. It is a blend of 70% Tempranillo and and 30% a combination of balance Garnacha, Mazuelo, and Graciano. Deep ruby in color, opaque and bright. The nose is great with black cherries, blueberries, slight tobacco, cloves and slight dill. Full bodied. On the palate, this has an "old world" feel to it, but with plenty of ripe fruit too. The blueberries and black cherries come thru over a bed of dusty dry leaves with a slight bit of savory spices. Nice finish. This drinks well on its own but really worked well with

2015 Bodegas del Marqués de Vargas Rioja Crianza, Spain, Wine Review

Vintage:

2015

Score:

Grade:

B+

Current Price:

$20.00USD

Ruby/purple in color. The nose has cranberries and tobacco. On the palate, this is interesting. More red currants than cranberries (or cherries). Tart fruit. slight tannins. OK finish. Drinking well now, it won't get better and is better consumed in the next few years. Food friendly.

2014 Bodegas Muga Rioja Selección Especial Reserva, Spain, Wine Review

Vintage:

2014

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Current Price:

$39.00USD

This is a blend of 70% Tempranillo, 15% Garnacha, 10% Graciano, and 5% Manuelo from Spain. It is a modern, delicious take on Rioja. Purple in color, ruby at the rim. The nose has black raspberries, black cherries, espresso, and baking spices. Full bodied. Very nice texture. It has lots of black raspberries, some black cherries with underlying spice. There is some warmth to it. Drinking great now, it should drink well for another decade. This drinks great on its own and will work great with heavier meat dishes. Think steak or brisket.

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