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2004
Muga - Reserva
Outstanding producer from an excellent vintage in Rioja. Ruby-red medium bodied, the nose is basic, flashing inviting aromas of dark fruit and hints of earth. Cherries and red fruits hit palate in a lighter expression than the nose would indicate. Extraordinarily pleasing from attack to finish wrapped in a modest dose of silky tannins. Drinking exceptionally. Outperforms even in this vintage, especially at this price point.
2005
Copain Saisons des Vins - Syrah L'Hiver
Copain excels by producing gems like the L'Hiver Syrah. Full-bodied and silky smooth, from the nose to the finish luscious dark red and black fruit is evident. Thoroughly enjoyable, crowd-pleasing and ready to drink. Excellent value. (NOTE: Copain has closed out their Saisons des Vins project in favor of their "Tous Ensemble" value line.)
2003
Capcanes - Mas Donis
Grenache based. Medium-full bodied. Dark red fruit. Ordinary yet pleasing, this food-friendly simple red reveals a value yet lacks depth and complexity.
2004
Allende - Allende
Medium-bodied Rioja from above average vintage. This low-end Allende overwhelms with a nose of raw barnyard and earth. Texturally smooth, the wine is quite approachable yet lacks the red fruit desired to match its strong earth undertone. Tasted twice.
2000
Larose-Trintaudon
Mature and to be enjoyed immediately. Fading mixed fruits fill out this well-made, medium bodied red. Well-integrated tannins result in a pleasurable drinking experience for a basic Bordeaux from an exceelent vintage.
