Showing posts with label Rioja. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Rioja. Show all posts

Sunday, January 31, 2010

LAN Crianza Rioja

2005 Spain $13

Tasting comments included "more oak", "spicy", "not a big aftertaste", "aged and velvety" and "smooth wine but lacks flavor."

Rankings*

Vicente:3
Mercedes:4
Efrain:3
Sophia:4
Danielle:5
Reid:4

Total: 23



*Ranking system changed to every person allotted twenty points and can distribute those amongst the four wines tasted.

Marques Riscal Reserva Rioja

2004 Spain $18

Tasting comments included "dryer", "red apple", "most easiest to drink."

Rankings*

Vicente:8
Mercedes:5
Efrain:6
Sophia:6
Danielle:4
Reid: 5


Total: 34



*Ranking system changed to every person allotted twenty points and can distribute those amongst the four wines tasted.

Viña Alarde Crianza Rioja

2006 Spain $15

Tasting comments included "more oak, less fruit", "cherries" and "bitter."

Rankings*

Vicente:6
Mercedes:9
Efrain:8
Sophia:8
Danielle:8
Reid:8

Total: 47



*Ranking system changed to every person allotted twenty points and can distribute those amongst the four wines tasted.

LAN Reserva Rioja

2004 Spain $17

Tasting comments included "oak", "high alcohol content", "not very flavorful," and "reminds me of shiraz."

Rankings*

Vicente: 3
Mercedes:2
Efrain:3
Sophia: 2
Danielle: 3
Reid: 3

Total: 16


*Ranking system changed to every person allotted twenty points and can distribute those amongst the four wines tasted.