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Wine Tasting: 2007 Marques de Caceres Crianza

Posted on December 11, 2011

2007 Marques de Caceres Crianza Bodega: Marques de Caceres D.O./Zona: La Rioja, Rioja Alta, Cenicero Country: Spain- España Type of wine: Tinto con Envejecimiento en Roble – Red with aging in barrel Alcohol (vol): 13% Price: 7-10 Euros (Spain), $15 approx. cost in US Varietals: Tempranillo, Garnacha and Graciano Color: Ruby red with yellow edges […]

2006 Izadi Crianza, Rioja Alavesa

Posted on June 30, 2011

2006 Izadi Crianza, Villabuena de Alava, Rioja Alavesa, Spain Welcome back! Lately, I’ve taken a break from some wine tasting because it’s been so utterly hot here that some Rioja Reds just are too much for these humid summer days. However, there are some modern Riojas that are wonderfully refreshing and easy to drink on […]