Rioja Wine

• Oct 13

  Guys anyone had a 2000 Murrieta Castillo y Ygay Rioja Gran Reserva ? If you love Rioja wines this is a sensual seductress that you do not want to pass up - she is as intoxicating as she is enchanting - with the first sip she will entice you in a world of pleasure and passion that... Read moreGuys anyone had a 2000 Murrieta Castillo y Ygay Rioja Gran Reserva ? If you love Rioja wines this is a sensual seductress that you do not want to pass up - she is as intoxicating as she is enchanting - with the first sip she will entice you in a world of pleasure and passion that will leave you wanting for another last kiss.... ;P http://shop.melangewines.com/2000-Murrieta-Castillo-y-Ygay-Rioja-Gran-Reserva-ww38150.htm?categoryId=-1    (hide)

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• November 2009

  I have wondered this for a while now. When pairing wine with food (this is ... opening a 1994 Gran Reserva Rioja (tempranillo), here in the next 2 weeks, what would everyone consider the best "finger food" and/or cheese pairings?

  Forum post in the topic pairing, wine with food or... by kylewolf

  
  
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  November 2009

  Bodegas Ondarre Rioja Reserva 2004

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  I tried this one recently and I loved it. Nice full bodied red. Will definitely but this one again.

  Wine review by Ladybreck

  
  
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  November 2009

  Bodegas Sierra Cantabria Rioja Crianza 2005

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  This was quite nice. Need to try again.

  Wine review by northsideirish

  
  
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  November 2009

  Vina Zaco Tempranillo Rioja 2006

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  Clear and bright...cherries/fruit...crisp...long leathery finish. Not as sour as a chianti, but close. Paired with NY Strip and potato. Had just enough body to cut through. Enjoyed with Frank and David on 11/23/09.

  Wine review by jwarrick

  
  

• November 2009

  Depends on what you mean by 'long life'. That's a term I personally use for ... and Spanish bottlings (Rioja was all I knew then) are great now. Haven't had any success at all with New Zealand wines from that period, and still wasn't giving enough attention to Oz at that point.... Read moreDepends on what you mean by 'long life'. That's a term I personally use for ... and Spanish bottlings (Rioja was all I knew then) are great now. Haven't had any success at all with New Zealand wines from that period, and still wasn't giving enough attention to Oz at that point. Didn't even have South America on my wine map then, and for various reasons wasn't picking up South African products at the time. The last 5-15 years and the number of great, maturely healthy (while in many cases still adolescent) wines just mushrooms. These are all from my personal experience, and I could list actual wines but it would be too lengthy a post. I do know if you look for the best wines from the type and region and periods I've mentioned, and know they've been stored well, you'll be very pleasantly surprised by what a mature wine can be. GregT, I'm going to part ways with you on your comments about fortified wines. Yes, you are absolutely spot-on about the relative value of ports these days, and even if there seem to be a lot of ports out there from the '70s and earlier, the fact is there actually isn't the selection you might want. Kinda like hunting for California reds from the early '90s in the marketplace now in terms of range of choice. So I say that if you're interested you should explore a range of ports now, learn what you like, and lay down what you can (and nothing wrong with also laying down those from the '70s and '80s you can buy now, because they'll continue to improve with age). 20 or more years from now you'll be happy that you did. Especially so for Madeiras since the selection for them is seemingly more limited to start with, and certain collectors have been talking the market up considerably over the past few years. I haven't hunted enough for aged sweet sherries, but the fact that you almost never see them in the marketplace means that you should buy new releases you know you like if you want to drink them in the future. I can't talk intelligently about Marsalas, Vin Santos, Banyuls, etc., because of lack of sufficient personal knowledge, but that's something I plan to remedy in the future. Though not fortified, late-harvest German and Alsatian and Austrian wines are just plain cheaper now than they will be in the future, so go for them now. Ditto Sauternes, if you like them. You'd know more about Tokaji, Greg, so I'll leave that analysis up to you.    (hide)

  Forum post in the topic Long cellar life wines. by dmcker

  
  

• November 2009

  Ghost - the best bet is to look at wines that already have a track record. ... age best, are some of the Rioja wines. Find a good vintage like 2004 or 2005 or even 2007 when they come out, and you may be able to keep some of them for many years. It's harder to know which ones... Read moreGhost - the best bet is to look at wines that already have a track record. ... age best, are some of the Rioja wines. Find a good vintage like 2004 or 2005 or even 2007 when they come out, and you may be able to keep some of them for many years. It's harder to know which ones these days, but post your thoughts and we'll help you figure it out. Australia is hit or miss, but the Penfolds 389 is a great suggestion that I would have forgotten about. Also their St. Henri is a winner that ages wonderfully. As far as "noble" grapes holding on, that's a bit trickier. Some zinfandels for example, age really well. Then again. some don't age more than three years and you're POd that you hadn't finished them sooner. But a lot of it has to do with the winemaking and with the grapes the winemaker got from his vineyard or vineyards. For example, I've had some cheap cabs that I wouldn't bet on for six months, much less a number of years. However, as pointed out, some of them can age for decades. Some of that may have to do with the barrel or tank aging that they receive before bottling, but that's an entirely different thread issue. Amarone is another one you could look at, although they tend to become pricey really fast. Incidentally, they're not made from Valpolicella, which is a region. The grapes are corvina, rondella, molinara. The 2004 Brunello is supposed to be everyone's favorite vintage, but personally I'd wait for the 2006s to come out. Oddly enough, the wine I would not recommend stashing away would be fortified wines, especially Port. It's not that they won't age. Quite the opposite. But their pricing is really screwy. You can pick up aged Ports for around the same price you pay for a young one. They are some of the best deals out there. So if you can do that, why tie up your capital? Buy things that are harder to find. People don't really drink a lot of Port these days, so it's a buyers market to a large extent    (hide)

  Forum post in the topic Long cellar life wines. by GregT

  
  

• November 2009

  Wow some great ideas. Will look into if any of them are available here in NZ. ... wines. Trying some of the Riojas is on my list

  Forum post in the topic Long cellar life wines. by GhostLemur

  
  
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  November 2009

  Eder Crianza 2005

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  Wine review by pegate

  
  

• November 2009

  From what I have tasted and read, the 2001 and 2004 Tempranillo Riojas are excellent vintages, and these wines in general are known for their ability to age very well. (I have some mid 90's bottles and am told they could last for a good number of years to come.)

  Forum post in the topic Long cellar life wines. by kylewolf

  
  
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  November 2009

  Don Roman Tinto Rioja 2006

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  Undrinkable. When first opened the aroma and flavor were dominated by a most unpleasant and excessive earthiness. After letting it breathe for several hours the wine had become cloyingly sweet, followed by overly astringent tannins and closing with the intially noticed but now... Read moreUndrinkable. When first opened the aroma and flavor were dominated by a most unpleasant and excessive earthiness. After letting it breathe for several hours the wine had become cloyingly sweet, followed by overly astringent tannins and closing with the intially noticed but now somewhat subdued and still uninviting earthiness.    (hide)

  Wine review by ridgeacf

  
  

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