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R. López de Heredia Viña Cubillo Crianza Rioja Tempranillo Blend 2012
Ratings on Delectable
Jakub Kalinowski
On the fruitier side of LdH (darker in colour, too), with some dried cherry, dried cranberries, a touch of orange peel & orange bitters with the typical leather, wood polish, cigar box next. Some decent dark earthy notes, too. Needs a bit of time to open up. On the palate this is poised, elegantly balanced, in a perfect spot. Medium body, vibrant acidity, the tannins finely grained & mellowing. Savoury fruit + a touch of spice & a hint of orange peel towards the finish. A lovely wine!
On the fruitier side of LdH (darker in colour, too), with some dried cherry, dried cranberries, a touch of orange peel & orange bitters with the typical leather, wood polish, cigar box next. Some decent dark earthy notes, too. Needs a bit of time to open up. On the palate this is poised, elegantly balanced, in a perfect spot. Medium body, vibrant acidity, the tannins finely grained & mellowing. Savoury fruit + a touch of spice & a hint of orange peel towards the finish. A lovely wine!
9.1
Vanessa
Tonight we opted for a wine from one of our favorite Rioja producers -- López de Heredia.
Tonight we opted for a wine from one of our favorite Rioja producers -- López de Heredia.
9.2
Ian Hamel
2024/1/3 with garbure. Bright, limpid strawberry but with some lactic creaminess - make sense as the crianza sibling of Tondonia
2024/1/3 with garbure. Bright, limpid strawberry but with some lactic creaminess - make sense as the crianza sibling of Tondonia
9.1Ian Hamel
2023/12. Tangy, red cherry and a little raspberry, vanilla cheese cream…a hint of volatility but it mostly blows off. A very nice, more casual wine in the Heredia style
2023/12. Tangy, red cherry and a little raspberry, vanilla cheese cream…a hint of volatility but it mostly blows off. A very nice, more casual wine in the Heredia style
9.1
ja ramos
2012
2012
9.1
Brad Jensen
Took a while for this cellar beauty to open up, but when it did the nose was PROMINENT and complex! Pale cranberry color with a deep ruby core, and light bricking to the edges, THR nose explodes forth with notes of vanilla, fresh leather, ripe plums, fig preserves, cologne like spice, hints of eucalyptus/menthol and violet, with hints of cedar chips over a full body. The palate is dry, but the tannins are smooth, with a surprising clean finish, with cranberry, blackberry and black tea, with lingering woody notes to the finish and a complex blend of florals and leather/velvet/cigar smoke peppered throughout, with maybe more unsweetened black tea at the veryyy end.
Took a while for this cellar beauty to open up, but when it did the nose was PROMINENT and complex! Pale cranberry color with a deep ruby core, and light bricking to the edges, THR nose explodes forth with notes of vanilla, fresh leather, ripe plums, fig preserves, cologne like spice, hints of eucalyptus/menthol and violet, with hints of cedar chips over a full body. The palate is dry, but the tannins are smooth, with a surprising clean finish, with cranberry, blackberry and black tea, with lingering woody notes to the finish and a complex blend of florals and leather/velvet/cigar smoke peppered throughout, with maybe more unsweetened black tea at the veryyy end.
9.4
Juan Pablo Perez
Nariz: cereza, ciruela, rosas secas, tierra, cuero Boca: Tanino M, Acidez M, Alcohol M
Nariz: cereza, ciruela, rosas secas, tierra, cuero Boca: Tanino M, Acidez M, Alcohol M
9.0
Karyn Fricke
Decant and or aerate to soften and bring out the dried cherry and cinnamon.
Decant and or aerate to soften and bring out the dried cherry and cinnamon.
8.9
Eryn Flynn
Balanced and bright, yet earthy. Lots of fruit with hints of tobacco and mushroom. Excellent on its own but about to have it with some tacos! :-)
Balanced and bright, yet earthy. Lots of fruit with hints of tobacco and mushroom. Excellent on its own but about to have it with some tacos! :-)
9.1
Jake Perez
Very oaky!
Very oaky!
8.9
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