Another Rioja Reserva that delivers a lot more taste than its $10-$12 price tag.
The Lopez de Haro Rioja Reserva is 90% Tempranillo, 5% Graciano and 5% Garnacha from Rioja, Spain. The wine spends 20 months in a combination of French and American oak barrels.
The wine has an SRP of $15 and is available for as low as $10. Ready to buy? Check your local retailers. Imported by Askari O.H. LLC. 350,000 bottles produced. Sample submitted for review.
From the bottle:
Situated on a picturesque hillside of the historic village of San Vicente de La Sonsierra, the winery “Bodega Classica” rises above a veritable sea of vineyards, flanked by the winding course of the River Ebro and the slopes of the mountain range of Sierra de Tolono.
13.5% Alcohol
The 2009 Lopez de Haro Rioja Reserva begins with pleasing and inviting aromas of ripe black cherry, nice vanilla notes and a touch of balsamic. The wine tastes smooth and round in the mouth with lots of tart black cherry fruit, sweet spice notes, licorice and more vanilla. It turns a bit oakier mid-palate with touches of coffee and chocolate that carry into the dry, long finish.
Rioja Reservas are a wonderful category for wine drinkers looking to find value. Thanks to the strict regulations and substantial oak aging with these wines, we’ve found numerous QPR champs under $20. And occasionally, like today’s wine, they even drop down to around $10.
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