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"A fruity and easy red with cherries, lemon rind and berries. Medium body. Drink now."

- James Suckling (August 2021), 91 pts

 "Fruit of the wood and dried Mediterranean herb aromas set the stage for flavors of blackberry, cassis, clove, menthol, coffee bean and a touch of thyme. Downy tannins dissolve into a satisfying and cooling herb finish. - Mike DESIMONE"

 - Wine Enthusiast (March 1st 2023), 89 pts & Best Buy

"A fine, linear red with fine tannins and plums. Medium-bodied, refined and delicious. Drink now."
- James Suckling (November 2nd 2020), 92 pts

"A generous Crianza delivering the usual culprits of vanilla, wild strawberries and spice balanced on a tannic edge."

  - International Wine Challenge 2021, 90 pts - Silver Medal

 

 

"Ripe berries with smoky and toasted oak that follow through to a medium to full body with chewy tannins and an intense, flavorful blast at the end. A little too much oak, but it still holds together. Drink Now."
- James Suckling (July 26th 2019), 92 pts

 "Slightly raisiny berry aromas come with accents of leather and oaky vanilla. This is a generous crianza with density and chewy depth. Similar to the nose, this tastes of borderline jammy cassis, blackberry and prune, while the finish is smooth but short due to modest acidity; drink now. - Michael SCHACHNER"

 - Wine Enthusiast (July 2021),89 pts

"(aged for a year in new and used American oak barrels) Brilliant violet color. Fragrant, oak-spiced dark berries, cherry preserves and a hint of candied flowers on the nose. Blends depth and energy smoothly, offering ripe boysenberry, cherry-cola and coconut flavors and a touch of smokiness. Closes spicy, broad and long, with smooth tannins and lingering florality. - Josh Raynolds"
- Antonio Galloni's Vinous (February 2019), 90 pts

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"You would be happy to open this, even if oak dominates the nose. It's a lovely wine with cassis and bramble and a long, smoky finish."
- 2018 Decanter World Wine Awards, 90 pts, SILVER MEDAL

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"The 2015 Crianza (Metal Label) is largely Tempranillo yet includes 10% Graciano, all aged a year in American oak. Nicely balanced and medium-bodied, it has lovely notes of strawberries, cherries, white pepper, and blood orange. It’s a terrific value at the price and should keep nicely for 4-6 years."
- Jeb Dunnuck (March 27th 2019), 90 pts

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"A really juicy wine, with lots of sweet, creamy oak and vivid fresh red berry fruit. Tannins are ripe and have a light touch. Charming finish."
- 2017 Decanter World Wine Awards, 93 pts, SILVER MEDAL

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"(fermented in stainless steel tanks and aged for a year in new and used American oak barrels) Saturated ruby. Ripe dark berries, vanilla, baking spices and pungent flowers on the deeply perfumed nose. Plush, oak-accented blackberry and cassis flavors are joined by a mocha element that builds as the wine opens with air. The spicy note repeats on the long, subtly tannic finish, which leaves a bitter cherry note behind. - Josh Raynolds"
- Antonio Galloni's Vinous (May 2017), 90 pts

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"Charred, earthy black-fruit aromas are smoky and power-packed. This feels full yet balanced, with freshness and strong tannins. Ripe berry, prune and oak-spice flavors finish with a note of vanilla and length. For a Crianza from a tough vintage, this is commendable."
- Wine Enthusiast (August 2016), 90 pts + BEST BUY

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"This red offers dried cherry, plum, licorice, cola and toasty notes, rich yet balanced, mingling over firm, well-integrated tannins. Balsamic acidity keeps this lively. Drink now through . 8,500 cases made. –TM"
- Wine Spectator (December 15th 2015), 90 pts

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"Vivid ruby. Deeply pitched scents of candied dark berries, cherry-vanilla and woodsmoke, with a suave floral note building in the glass. Supple, sweet and expansive, offering broad blackberry and violet pastille flavors and a late touch of coconut. Fine-grained tannins come in late on a long, spice-tinged finish that echoes the vanilla and smoke notes. This wine was raised entirely in American oak. - Josh Raynolds"
- Antonio Galloni's Vinous (November 2015), 90 pts

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"(90% tempranillo and 10% graciano): Inky ruby. Musky cherry and underbrush aromas are complemented by notes of cedar, tobacco and vanilla. Juicy and light on its feet, offering lively redcurrant and bitter cherry flavors that gain depth and take on a smoky nuance with air. Closes bright and long, with building spiciness and smooth, slow-building tannins. Shows the 90% American oak that's used at this estate; a classic Rioja at a great price. - Josh Raynolds"
- Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar (Sep/Oct 13), 90 pts

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"These are custom cuvées made specifically for importer Fran Kysela. Palacio del Burgo is a large estate, even for Rioja, with over 494 acres of vines. All three of these inexpensive offerings are impressive and merit serious interest from thrifty consumers. The 2011 Crianza (90% Tempranillo and 10% Graciano) spends 12 months in American oak barrels. It reveals notes of vanilla, new saddle leather and sweet black cherries in a medium-bodied, elegant as well as complex and concentrated style. A more classic Rioja than the 2013 Tinto, it should drink well for 2-3 years. - Robert Parker"
- Robert Parker's The Wine Advocate (November 2014), 89 pts

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"(90% tempranillo and 10% graciano; aged in American oak for a year): Deep red. Vibrant red berry and vanilla aromas are accented by a peppery nuance. Pliant cherry-vanilla and raspberry flavors show a distinct sweetness and provide very good palate coverage. Supple and persistent Rioja with gentle grip and lingering sweetness. - Josh Raynolds"
- Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar (Sep/Oct 13), 90 pts

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