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Vina Eguia Crianza 2008


Tempranillo

from Rioja, Spain

Price: $14.99
(this vintage is sold out)
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Item No. 121797 
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winemaker's notes:

Selected grapes from Rioja Alavesa vineyards. Soils are a mixture of chalk, sand and clay. The vines have a medium age of 20 to 25 years and are grown using the traditional “gobelet” system. Fifteen days of fermentation and the maceration process is done in temperature controlled stainless steel vats with daily pumpovers to achieve the optimum color and tannin extraction. Malolactic fermentation is conducted in stainless steel tanks and then racked twice before going into oak barrels. The wine is aged in American oak for 12 months, with one racking.

alcohol by volume: 13.5%
critical acclaim:

"The 2008 Vina Eguia Crianza is aged in American oak for 12 months. The nose demands coaxing from the glass, but it eventually offers a crisp, natural bouquet of dark berries, burnt toast and singed leather. The palate is very well-balanced, with lithe tannins that caress the mouth. The oak is seamlessly integrated towards the lingering, supple finish. This is a very well-crafted, natural Rioja. Drink now-2018."

91 Points

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The top 3 most liked reviews for this wine.
rating (3/7/2013):
We wish we had bought more of this wine. Excellent, not a heavy or bold wine but full soft flavors and easy to drink. A different red wine than the US wines. Will be looking for more of this one.
Style:Smooth & Supple
Margaux1983 - Chevy Chase, MD (read all my reviews)
rating (1/18/2013):
Clear red color with good amount of viscosity in the glass. The nose is clean with a hint of raisins and oak. On the palate, medium to full body with predominate black peppers and spicy finish. Definitely needs food. Very good wine.
Style:Earthy & Spicy

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