The recent Camp Viejo releases are actually pretty good, the style getting a welcome polish. But this Campo Viejo Rioja Reserva 2014 is lack a bad flashback. Rustic, ferrous and …
It's almost like Spain doesn't exist. Here in Australia we bow down at the feet of the best French and Italian red wines, willingly forking out mega dollars for Burgundy and …
I'm stepping back in time again for today's Flashback Thursday post, and again I'm in Rioja, following on from where things left off at Bodegas Muriel. While the Muriel story is as …
It seems like ages ago that I was in Rioja. Ages. A quick look at the calendar, however, and it was just over two and a half months back. Time …
Muga Seleccion Especial Reserva 2010 I've been a little slow in updates over the last week or so, spending too much time at Spanish beaches. Can't help myself really. But back to …
El Sueño Fundación Maga Rioja 2011 Winemakers are a charitable lot typically, but this project from Javier Murua (of Bodegas Muriel in Rioja) takes it to another level. Quite simply, all proceeds …
Telmo Rodriguez Lanzaga Tempranillo 2008 (Rioja, Spain) 14.5%, Cork, $60 Source: Wine list www.telmorodriguez.com Whilst the modernising of the old world has undoubtedly helped to make for more brighter, cleaner and more affable wines, …
Calo Rioja 2008 (Rioja, Spain) $19, Screwcap, 13.5% Source: Sample http://www.fourthwavewine.com.au/ Calo Rioja 20 I'd like to start off with a prediction. If the Australian dollar stays strong against the Euro, the drip of cheap Spanish, …
