"Black cherry, licorice, smoke, tobacco and tar notes mingle nicely in this firm, lively red. Maturing now, but shows balance and length. Still fresh, it brings you back for another sip. Drink now through 2016. 30,000 cases made." Looking for a great cheese pairing for this wine? Serra da Estrela is a cheese which dates back to the 12th century and is famous throughout the world for its unique character and intense flavor. This is a raw sheep's milk cheese made with Bardalaira ewe's milk, and co...

Community Tasting Notes (average 87.4 pts. and median of 89 pts. in 7 notes) - hiding notes with no text

Rating for Spain-Dominiaciones de Origen (DO)-Rioja: 95 (excellent)<br/><br/>Drinkability: young, aging quickly, could be good now<br/>

smooth. not fruity. probably good for different kinds of food. B - B+ not sure its worth the $. online special 12.98. it grew on me. good the next day so maybe better if decanted 90 points and best buy

Earthy nose. Tart cherries. Not overly complex. Enjoyable fruit. Excellent value. Tannins don't hit you right away but they are there. Very strong tanins.

good Rioja. a little thin for such a highly rated wine and such a good year. could pair with hearty vegetables well

yes, it was red as advertised. Jenn was unimpressed. good for regifting.

WS 91

Love this grape. This wine is strong, fruity and long lasting

great smooth taste and finish good old world style

Bastante suave, no está mal.

#58 top 100 wines in 2010.

needs decanting

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