R. López de Heredia Viña Cubillo Crianza Rioja Tempranillo Blend 2015

Brian Hearty

2015. Wasn’t sure what to pair with this delicious Filipino rice dish with longanisa, chicken, and cumin crab fat butter (likely a wide range of whites, rosés, and lighter reds would work well), but I wanted to try this Spanish Crianza and it was wonderful! The fruit flavors were enough to complement the sweet sausage and the smooth tannins cut through the richness without intensifying the spice.

Teresa Rudell

Nice

Seth Harris

Started smooth after opening and loosened nicely. Deep red and rich, but not overpowering. Enjoyed with an eclectic Spanish meal and it didn't overpower some delicate flavors. Delicious and versatile.

Michelle Berryman

So smooth and nice that it’s almost dangerous. Very balanced.

Romain Fitoussi

Ruby colour, of medium intensity. Nose dominated by oak and spices: vanilla, sweet tobacco, fennel, cedar. A beginning of evolution blends with oak notes. With good aeration, the wine is set up. In the mouth, the attack is fresh and liquoriced, adjusting the balance with a clearly assumed ageing. Medium body. Finals with persistent tannins. Robe rubis, d’intensité moyenne. Nez prédominé par l’élevage et les épices: vanille, tabac doux, fenouil, cèdre. Un début d’évolution se fond aux notes tertiaires. Avec une bonne aération le vin se met en place. En bouche l’attaque est fraiche et réglissée, réglant l’équilibre avec un élevage clairement assumé. Corps moyen. Finales aux tanins persistants. Se boit bien..