Fresh berry and red plum aromas are lifted by complementary notes of oak grain and vanilla. This value-priced crianza from a very good year feels flush but primed by punchy acidity. Red plum, berry and a hint of wood spice make for a classic Rioja flavor profile, while this remains tasty and fresh on the finish. Michael Schachner
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Price$11,Buy Now
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DesignationCrianza
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Alcohol13.5%
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Bottle Size750 ml
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CategoryRed
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ImporterEvaton, Inc
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Date Published12/1/2019
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