Spanish Wine

Crianza

Varietals: 
97% Tempranillo 3% other
Tasting Notes: 
Red, ruby color, with slight orange nuances. Great bouquet of aromas, mixing ripe blackberry with vanilla and spices. A fruity, meaty structure that evolves into velvety touches of smoke.
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Torre Albeniz Reserva

Varietals: 
Tempranillo, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot
Tasting Notes: 
This wine is drinking really well -- unbelievable, actually. It has only gotten better with time. This is the one I reach for when I want a fruity, yet full-bodied red. If you like Syrahs, you will love this. Aroma of ripe, red fruits, structured and vigorous on the palate, with traces of vanilla.
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Cata de Consejero

Varietals: 
95% Tempranillo, 5% Mazuelo & Graciano
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Score 1: 
91
Source 1: 
Wine Enthusiast Magazine
Quote 1: 
spice & fig aromas...,a rich, mature Rioja reserve...palate of sweet plums and blackberries...toasty, with coffee as a lasting flavor....balanced.

Rose

Varietals: 
70 % Tempranillo 30% Vlura
Tasting Notes: 
Rich & refined in the nose, with strawberry & floral aromas. Not too dry, but very fresh. A wonderful compliment to sweet-and-sour foods.
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Tinto Novo

Varietals: 
100% Tempranillo
Winemaker: 
Bodegas Consejo de la Alta
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Score 1: 
86
Source 1: 
Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
Quote 1: 
Bright cherry and raspberry aromas & flavors...attractively juicy. An everyday quaffer that is a good value." Also rated 87 points by Peninguide to Spanish Wine 2007: "Definite complexity of fruit with a well-integrated toasty note of oak.

Crianza

Varietals: 
100% Tempranillo
Winemaker: 
Bodegas Consejo de la Alta
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Score 1: 
87
Source 1: 
Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
Quote 1: 
Cedar, spice, & red berry aromas....supple ripe cherry and red currant flavors...medium-bodied & elegant...enjoy this easy-going wine now and over the next 2-3 years.

Reserva

Winemaker: 
Bodegas Consejo de la Alta
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Score 1: 
90
Source 1: 
Wine Enthusiast Magazine
Quote 1: 
Earthy, fully ripe classic Rioja aromas of sweet leather, herbs, & a touch of raisin....on the palate, roundness of body and depth of cola, cherry, & plum flavors. Finishes with cocoa, buttered toast, and width.
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