Sunday, December 14, 2008

Sierra Cantabria Rioja Crianza 2004

Riojas are hit or miss for me and this one is definitely a hit!

Bursting with red cherries, red raspberries, and plums,  this Rioja is a fruit forward delight. There are notes of dried rose petals, dried hay, red clay, and cigar box.  Other notes include cinnamon, vanilla, and marzipan.  The palate is very fruit forward and dominated by cranberry and raspberry, and spicy black pepper.  The lengthy  finish is nutty and mineral-driven.

This fantastic Rioja paired nicely with Sonoma cheddar, but would complement pizza just perfectly.

13.5% alcohol
$15
Tasted 12/13/08

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