{"title":"Tempranillo","description":"\u003cem\u003eTempranillo is a black grape variety widely grown to make full-bodied red wines in its native Spain. Its name is the diminutive of the Spanish temprano, a reference to the fact that it ripens several weeks earlier than most Spanish red grapes.\u003c\/em\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"bodegas-perica-vina-olagosa-2016-rioja-crianza","title":"Bodegas Perica \"Vina Olagosa\" Rioja Crianza","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eWinemaker Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eDavid Garcia, aka \"Perica\" a nickname from his grandpa, is responsible for maintaining old Rioja traditions and keeping his family estate at the peak of Rioja quality. This is the oldest family-run Bodega in San Asensio and we love all their wines. With the rich Tempranillo this vintage, he still coaxes Pinot Noir-like elegance, and adds the complexity of Garnacha and Mazuelo. This Crianza (aged) Rioja struts its stuff from the moment you open the bottle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eBlend: 88% Tempranillo, 8% Garnacha, 4% Mazuelo\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e750ml\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"link64_adl_tabid\" style=\"display: none; text-align: center;\" data-url=\"https:\/\/taylorswineshop.shop\/admin\/products\/4473416132\"\u003e4448\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Taylor's Wine Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":5193179037728,"sku":"","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0918\/5318\/files\/bodegas-perica-vina-olagosa-rioja-crianza-wine-taylors-shop-314.jpg?v=1733013557"},{"product_id":"el-jefe-tempranillo","title":"Vinos Libres El Jefe Tempranillo 1L","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eWinemaker Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eA great value unoaked Tempranillo. Aromas of soft red fruits with some minerality and a light spice tone. The palate shows good balance of red fruit and blue fruit, with pepper spice bound up by moderate acid.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e1L\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Taylor's Wine Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31696570056752,"sku":"","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0918\/5318\/products\/vinos-libres-el-jefe-tempranillo-1l-wine-taylors-shop-193.jpg?v=1733015413"},{"product_id":"spartico-spanish-certified-organic-red-blend","title":"Spartico Spanish Certified Organic Red Blend","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWinemaker Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eSince 1994, Bodegas Iranzo has exclusively produced Spanish organic wines, making it one of the oldest-established vineyards in Spain to apply this European organic regulation. Located in the Utiel-Requena DO region near Valencia, Bodegas Iranzo produces the Oldest Estate Bottled Wines in Spain, with the first recorded written evidence of the vineyard estate Cañada Honda, owned by the Iranzo Perez–Duque family dating back to 1335 as granted by King Pedro I of Castilla.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe full, rich wine is a 50\/50 blend of Spain’s most prominent and popular Tempranillo grape as well as Spanish Cabernet. The wine truly captures the pure expression of the grapes, without the use of any additives, including sulfites.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAromas and flavors of dried roses, cashew butter and nougat, and milk chocolate with a satiny, bright, fruity medium-to-full body and a graceful, delightful, medium-length finish with notes of blueberry pie a la mode, pound cake with chocolate fondue, and spiced apple with well-integrated, soft tannins and light oak flavor. A round and juicy red with a plenty of likable flavors to get into.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e750ml\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Taylor's Wine Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31935851233328,"sku":"","price":13.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0918\/5318\/files\/spartico-spanish-certified-organic-red-blend-wine-taylors-shop-675.jpg?v=1733015847"},{"product_id":"el-coto-rioja-crianza","title":"El Coto Rioja Crianza","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eWinemaker Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eOne of the things we most love about the wines of Rioja is their deft use of oak, especially American oak. At first glance, today’s wine seems to go with the more is better approach, although in reality even with a whole lot of oak influence this wine is wonderfully put together.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eThe Rioja Crianza begins with an inviting aroma of black cherry, lots of oak (in the form of vanilla, cedar, chocolate and more) and baking spice notes. Taking a sip reveals tons of vanilla and oaky spice interlaced with lots of juicy, ripe dark fruit. This is a silky smooth, medium-bodied wine with good acidity. Cocoa and coffee notes come out mid-palate and lead into the long-lasting, dry finish featuring lingering oaky spice notes and dark raisiny fruit. This is really tasty, flavorful stuff with tons of good old American oak!\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e750ml\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Taylor's Wine Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32425632366640,"sku":"","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0918\/5318\/products\/el-coto-rioja-crianza-wine-taylors-shop-353.jpg?v=1733017392"},{"product_id":"bodegas-perica-6-cepas-rioja","title":"Bodegas Perica 6 Cepas Rioja","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eWinemaker Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eThis delicious Rioja comes from one of our favorite, small, family owned producers in Spain, Bodegas Perica. Their Vina Olagosa Crianza and Reserva Riojas have been shelf staples for years and always over-deliver on the price\/quality spectrum. The new 6 Cepas is no different. Sitting somewhere between a Rioja Tinto and Rioja Crianza, the wine sees some time in oak, but not much of it new and not the full 6 months required for Crianza. The result is a Rioja that is much more complex than your average Tinto for about the same price.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eIntense ruby red in color, the palate is a harmonious combination of red berry notes with those of a spicy and toasty nature. Strong structure combines with soft tannic expressions for a long, pleasant bouquet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e750ml\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"link64_adl_tabid\" style=\"display: none; text-align: center;\" data-url=\"https:\/\/taylorswineshop.shop\/admin\/products\/4473416132\"\u003e4448\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Taylor's Wine Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":37940584546497,"sku":"","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0918\/5318\/files\/bodegas-perica-6-cepas-rioja-wine-taylors-shop-212.jpg?v=1733018195"},{"product_id":"vinos-libres-el-jefe-tempranillo-rose-1l","title":"Vinos Libres El Jefe Tempranillo Rose 1L","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWINEMAKER NOTES\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\"El Jefe\" means the boss in Spanish. And this is really a wine with lots of flavor - young and fiery, and then there is 1 full liter in the powerful bottle!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAfter harvesting, the Spanish Tempranillo grapes are destemmed and carefully crushed to preserve as much juice and vigor as possible for the wine. After this, the macerations take place, which last for up to 7 days, to add color and tannins to the finished wine. The fermentation takes place in cement tanks. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe color is nice and light. The aroma is fresh and fruity, lots of flowers and sensations of wild berries and strawberries, elegant delicate taste with just the right amount of fruit and sweetness, just invites you to have another glass.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e1L\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Taylor's Wine Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39949902774465,"sku":"","price":15.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0918\/5318\/products\/vinos-libres-el-jefe-tempranillo-rose-1l-wine-taylors-shop-919.jpg?v=1733019373"},{"product_id":"caduceus-cellars-sancha-tempranillo","title":"Caduceus Cellars 2020 Sancha Tempranillo","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eWinemaker Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e100% Arizona Tempranillo from Yavapai County.  Enjoy the long, lingering finish of this Rioja style wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e750ml\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Taylor's Wine Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42300841197789,"sku":"","price":59.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0918\/5318\/files\/caduceus-cellars-sancha-tempranillo-wine-taylors-shop-397.jpg?v=1733021363"},{"product_id":"merkin-vineyards-tarzan-red","title":"Merkin Vineyards Tarzan Red","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eWinemaker Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eThis is a big, hairy, old-world Iberian beast of a blend from the Buhl Memorial Vineyard, Willcox, in the Kansas Settlement of Cochise County, AZ. And in 2013 from Luna Rosa Vineyards in New Mexico. Mostly Tempranillo with a dash of something Iberian depending on the year (15% Garnacha this year). 4300 ft. elevation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e750ml\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Taylor's Wine Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42300853813469,"sku":"","price":44.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0918\/5318\/files\/merkin-vineyards-tarzan-red-wine-taylors-shop-137.jpg?v=1733021368"},{"product_id":"ontanon-tempranillo-blanco","title":"Ontanon Tempranillo Blanco","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eWinemaker Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eOntañón Tempranillo Blanco is made from the Tempranillo white grape. In 1988 a wine grower in the Rioja Baja region discovered in the midst of his Tempranillo red grapes one of his vines had produced yellow green clusters of grapes. After several years of investigation, the Consejo Regulador of Rioja accepted that this was a natural mutation of the usually red grape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eCurrently Tempranillo blanco is found only in the Rioja wine region of Spain. In 2007, the Spanish Institute for Foreign Trade working with the Consejo Regulador of the Rioja region came to an agreement that would allow the planting and use of Tempranillo blanco in white Rioja wines produced under the DOC labels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eOnly a handful of wine growers in Rioja have Tempranillo Blanco vines. Bodegas Ontañón saw the potential of this grape and planted in 2010. 2016 was the first vintage of Tempranillo Blanco that they released.    \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eIntense tropical fruit aromas, with hints of pineapple, white flower and citrus. The palate has texture and balance with ripe stone fruit characters, crisp acidity and a lengthy finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e750ml\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Taylor's Wine Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42530039988445,"sku":"","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0918\/5318\/files\/ontanon-tempranillo-blanco-wine-taylors-shop-366.jpg?v=1733021802"},{"product_id":"pinord-marques-del-pluma-ribera-del-duero","title":"Pinord \"Marques del Pluma\" Ribera del Duero","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eWinemaker Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eYou may be more familiar with Rioja's name for the grape, but here in Ribera del Duero it is known as Tinto Fino. Crafted from vines that are 35+ and hand harvested\/sorted this is a lot of wine for less than $20. Aged in a blend of French and American oak barrels, it offers intense aromas of Bigarreau cherry, red forest berries and spice. Flavors of the fresh red fruit are complimented by touches of vanilla, leather and spice. The lingering finish is smooth, well-structured and offers a pleasant balance between the fruit and the barrel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e750ml\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Taylor's Wine Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42571340972253,"sku":"","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0918\/5318\/products\/pinord-marques-del-pluma-ribera-duero-wine-taylors-shop-597.jpg?v=1733021917"},{"product_id":"hacienda-lopez-de-haro-2018-rioja-crianza","title":"Hacienda Lopez de Haro Rioja Crianza","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"pipWineNotes\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"pipSecContent_headline\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eWinemaker Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pipWineNotes_copy viewMoreModule\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" itemprop=\"description\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"viewMoreModule_text\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eCherry color, with russet tones around the rim.  Assemblage of aromas from the barrel (cream, cocoa, and vanilla) with black as well as ripe fruits. Typical Tempranillo licorice aromas at the end with spicy notes. On the palate, it has a pleasant, elegant profile and it shows fresh sensations from beginning to end. A good structure, provided by the Tempranillo variety, but with the velvety character of its barrel aging. In the end it is reminiscent of cherry and leaves a very pleasant unctuous feeling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eBlend: 85% Tempranillo, 10% Garnacha, 5% Graciano\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e750ml\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-url=\"https:\/\/taylorswineshop.shop\/admin\/products\/4473416132\" style=\"display: none;\" id=\"link64_adl_tabid\"\u003e4448\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Taylor's Wine Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43331374416093,"sku":"","price":13.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0918\/5318\/files\/hacienda-lopez-de-haro-rioja-crianza-wine-taylors-shop-216.jpg?v=1733023502"},{"product_id":"monte-real-1998-rioja-gran-reserva","title":"Bodegas Riojanas 1998 \"Monte Real\" Rioja Gran Reserva","description":"\u003ch2 class=\"pipSecContent_headline\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eWinemaker Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pipWineNotes_copy viewMoreModule js-expanded\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"viewMoreModule_text\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrilliant ruby color, with russet tones. Mature and elegant, its aromatic richness is changing and subtle, becoming more apparent as the wine breathes. Notes of toast and coconut followed by tertiary aromas (leather, wet earth), and red fruit and dried fruit. Round, silky tannins, persistent and complex aftertaste.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIdeal accompaniment for roast suckling lamb, game, or red meat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pipProfessionalReviews\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"reviewsContainer viewMoreModule\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"viewMoreModule_text viewMoreModule-reviews\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pipProfessionalReviews_list\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pipProfessionalReviews_review\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pipSecContent_copy\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eThis dark, relatively tight-knit Rioja proves that the Gran Reserva category doesn't just indicate the supremely well-aged, relaxed and reposeful style of Rioja, but can also serve to draw drinkers' attention to outstanding wines of density and tenacity which still have a way to run along their potential ageing trajectories. Look out for dark, urgent fruits here sweetened and back-lit by cunningly angled oak, with intense, deep, fresh and searching flavors in which the 10% of Graciano seems to be working overtime. A Rioja of innate drama.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pipSecContent_copy\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pipSecContent_copy\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e750ml\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Taylor's Wine Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43741988454621,"sku":null,"price":67.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0918\/5318\/files\/monte-real-1998-rioja-gran-reserva-wine-taylors-shop-262.jpg?v=1733025555"},{"product_id":"lopez-de-heredia-2012-vina-tondonia-rioja-reserva","title":"Lopez de Heredia 2012 Vina Tondonia Rioja Reserva","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\" class=\"pipProfessionalReviews\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"reviewsContainer viewMoreModule js-expanded\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"viewMoreModule_text viewMoreModule-reviews\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pipProfessionalReviews_list\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pipProfessionalReviews_review\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pipSecContent_copy\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e95 points Luis Gutiérrez (\u003ci\u003eWine Advocate\u003c\/i\u003e)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pipSecContent_copy\"\u003e[$65 list] The 2012 Viña Tondonia Reserva comes from a very dry year, with 25% less rain than the average (at the time), resulting in lower yields of very healthy grapes that delivered wines with nice balance between alcohol and polyphenols, making it very apt for the aging in barrel. It had a slightly longer élevage in barrel, six years. The wine is aromatic with a developed profile, spicy and tertiary (forest floor, a touch of brick dust and iodine), complex and nuanced. The palate is full and round, with polished tannins and a long, dry finish. It has a textbook Tondonia nose and profile. Drink: 2025-2035. (2\/29\/24)\" \u003cbr role=\"presentation\" data-uw-rm-sr=\"\"\u003e\u003cbr role=\"presentation\" data-uw-rm-sr=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 points Tim Atkin, MW\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pipSecContent_copy\"\u003e \"(13%) Viña Tondonia can seem austere in its (comparative) youth, especially when compared with sweeter Bosconia, but this is a wine that will reward patience. Picked earlier to assuage the effect of a warmer site, this blend of Tempranillo, 20% Garnacha and 5% each of Graciano and Mazuelo is structured and focused, with redcurrant, forest floor and green herb notes. Give it time. 2025-32. (2024)\" \u003cbr role=\"presentation\" data-uw-rm-sr=\"\"\u003e\u003cbr role=\"presentation\" data-uw-rm-sr=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e95 points Joaquín Hidalgo (\u003ci\u003eVinous\u003c\/i\u003e)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pipSecContent_copy\"\u003e\"The 2012 Viña Tondonia is a blend of Tempranillo, Garnacha, Mazuelo and Graciano, cultivated on the meander of the Ebro River in Rioja Alta. This garnet wine reveals aromas of ash and plum marmalade, with a faintly herbal core and hints of oaky cedar. Dry and lean, the fairly chalky texture lingers long, concluding with a compact, flavorful and lasting finish. The 2012 is a beautiful old-school Rioja. Drink: 2024-2035. (Apr 2024)\" \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pipSecContent_copy\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pipSecContent_copy\"\u003e750ml\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Taylor's Wine Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43750763921629,"sku":"","price":54.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0918\/5318\/files\/lopez-de-heredia-2012-vina-tondonia-rioja-reserva-wine-taylors-shop-776.jpg?v=1733025671"},{"product_id":"bodegas-perica-vina-olagosa-2013-rioja-reserva","title":"Bodegas Perica 2013 \"Vina Olagosa\" Rioja Reserva","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eWinemaker Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eFrom Bodegas Perica’s single vineyard \"Olagosa\", comes this classic Rioja Reserva, relentlessly traditional. Made in the same style, from the same vineyard for more than 50 years, this wine is a step into the past. Spicy, toasty flavors abound, this wine spent two years in oak barrels before aging in their cellar another four. The dried berry and earth flavors have great complexity especially when that whiff of leather comes through. Vive España!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlthough it is much spicier than a Pinot Noir, we recommend trying this with similar matches: salmon, pork, veal, roast poultry with earthy vegetables.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eBlend: 88% Tempranillo, 8% Garnacha, 4% Mazuelo\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e750ml\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"link64_adl_tabid\" style=\"display: none;\" data-url=\"https:\/\/taylorswineshop.shop\/admin\/products\/4473416132\"\u003e4448\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Taylor's Wine Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44223261966557,"sku":null,"price":26.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0918\/5318\/files\/bodegas-perica-2013-vina-olagosa-rioja-reserva-wine-taylors-shop-244.jpg?v=1733028546"},{"product_id":"rioja-lomas-del-marques-tempranillo","title":"Lomas Del Marques Rioja Tempranillo","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eWinemaker Notes\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis Rioja is medium-bodied with aromas of red cherry accented by flowers and fall leaves.  On the finish, additional notes of leather and stewed red fruits lead into velvety tannins.  It is not too traditional nor too modern stylistically. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e750ml\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Taylor's Wine Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44638684119261,"sku":null,"price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0918\/5318\/files\/lomas-del-marques-rioja-tempranillo-wine-taylors-shop-537.jpg?v=1733030304"},{"product_id":"cune-crianza-rioja","title":"375ml (Half Bottle) Cune Crianza Rioja","description":"\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"pipWineNotes\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"text-align: center;\" class=\"pipSecContent_headline\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e375ml HALF SIZE BOTTLE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"pipSecContent_headline\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eWinemaker Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"pipWineNotes_copy viewMoreModule js-expanded\" style=\"text-align: center;\" itemprop=\"description\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"viewMoreModule_text\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBright cherry color with some violet nuances. In the nose, red berries aromas. It shows an elegance in the mouth, yet very lively, with some spice back notes and a very balanced acidity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlend: 85% Tempranillo, 15% Garnacha Mazuelo\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"pipProfessionalReviews\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"pipSecContent_headline\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eCritical Acclaim\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"reviewsContainer viewMoreModule\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"viewMoreModule_text viewMoreModule-reviews\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"pipProfessionalReviews_list\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"pipProfessionalReviews_rating\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e91pts James Suckling \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"pipProfessionalReviews_rating\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA fruity and plummy nose with lots of cherries, strawberries and some spices. Ripe, crunchy and fruit-expressive on the medium-bodied palate rounded by firm and nicely chewy tannins. Not complex, but has good length in the finish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"pipSecContent_copy\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e375ml HALF SIZE BOTTLE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Taylor's Wine Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45390799372509,"sku":null,"price":11.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0918\/5318\/files\/375ml-half-bottle-cune-crianza-rioja-wine-taylors-shop-861.jpg?v=1733031707"},{"product_id":"valduero-2019-una-cepa-ribera-del-duero-tempranillo-copy","title":"Valduero 2019 Una Cepa Ribera del Duero (Tempranillo)","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eWinemaker Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eValduero Una Cepa 2019 is a robust, mature, and full-bodied red wine. On the nose, it reveals aromas of black fruits such as blackberries and plums, accompanied by hints of vanilla and sweet spices, a result of its barrel aging. On the palate, it is complex and well-structured, with smooth tannins and a lingering finish that leaves a pleasant sensation. Perfect for those seeking a wine with personality and depth.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eCritical Acclaim\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e90pts Decanter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eBlue fruit, tobacco and cocoa nose. The palate is juicy and savoury with rounded tannins and well-integrated alcohol. Long, lively finish. Rather classic.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e750ml\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Taylor's Wine Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45466507182301,"sku":null,"price":44.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0918\/5318\/files\/valduero-2019-una-cepa-ribera-del-duero-tempranillo-wine-taylors-shop-430.jpg?v=1733031894"},{"product_id":"pikes-clare-valley-los-companeros-2021-shiraz-tempranillo","title":"Pikes Clare Valley \"Los Companeros\" 2021 Shiraz\/Tempranillo","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eWinemaker Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMedium deep red.  Red fruit pastilles with dark cherry and perfumed violets lift up from glass with a touch of spice popping out. Soft, ripe blue and red berries follow on to the palate. Shiraz providing a bright mouthful of plush darker fruit, with Tempranillo chiming in with blueberry and red liquorice notes before offering providing a deliciously savory tannin profile with lifted baking spices. Perfect blending companions, Tempranillo provides aromatic lift and a rustic textural element to the soft richness of the Shiraz. No new oak here, so the fruit really sings. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eBlend: 84% Shiraz, 16% Tempranillo\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e750ml\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Taylor's Wine Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45655033086173,"sku":null,"price":16.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0918\/5318\/files\/pikes-clare-valley-los-companeros-2021-shiraz-tempranillo-wine-taylors-shop-226.jpg?v=1733032572"},{"product_id":"buil-gine-2019-buil-toro","title":"Buil \u0026 Gine 2019 \"Buil\" Toro","description":"\u003ch2 class=\"pipSecContent_headline\" style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWinemaker Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pipWineNotes_copy viewMoreModule\" itemprop=\"description\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"viewMoreModule_text\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA very concentrated dry red wine, with very notable fruit aromas, full of nuances of fine woods and spices, a robust palate with firm, mature and polished tannins that give a long finish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e750ml\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Taylor's Wine Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45707394679005,"sku":null,"price":24.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0918\/5318\/files\/buil-gine-2019-buil-toro-wine-taylors-shop-960.jpg?v=1733032794"},{"product_id":"bodegas-finca-nueva-2016-reserva-rioja-tempranillo","title":"Bodegas Finca Nueva 2016 Reserva Rioja Tempranillo","description":"\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWINEMAKER NOTES\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eFounded by the famed winemaker Miguel Angel de Gregorio in the heart of Rioja Alta, Finca Nueva Wine are made solely from varieties indigenous to the D.O.C. Rioja, one of Spain's oldest and most famous grape growing regions. Deft at making both complex and consumer-friendly wines, owner Miguel Angel is one of Europe's most celebrated winemakers who handcrafts award-winning wines at his newest winery, his \"Finca Nueva\".\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis finely crafted wine has a dark garnet color and offers a bouquet of blackberry, cherry, and violet. On the palate you can expect flavors of cassis, purple plum, dark chocolate, anise and lavender. It finished with tastes of black cherry and mint and a substantial amount of tannins to provide a clean finish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e750ml\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Taylor's Wine Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45714463097053,"sku":null,"price":32.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0918\/5318\/files\/bodegas-finca-nueva-2016-reserva-rioja-tempranillo-wine-taylors-shop-361.jpg?v=1733032835"},{"product_id":"side-by-side-2018-rioja-reserva","title":"Side By Side 2018 Rioja Reserva","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eWinemaker Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan face=\"arial,helvetica,sans-serif\"\u003eThis Riojas reflects a deer attachment to the land and to our loyal companions. Deepening age and promise is displayed in this Reserva, the second offering in the collection. And as with most things in life, wine improves with age.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan face=\"arial,helvetica,sans-serif\"\u003e750ml\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Taylor's Wine Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45799851032797,"sku":null,"price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0918\/5318\/files\/side-by-2018-rioja-reserva-wine-taylors-shop-134.jpg?v=1733033339"},{"product_id":"cepa-21-bodegas-2022-hito-ribera-del-duero-tempranillo","title":"Cepa 21 Bodegas 2022 \"Hito\" Ribera Del Duero Tempranillo","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eWinemaker Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOur Hito red wine is versatile-made wine. It is the youngest range of red wines from Bodegas Cepa 21, but it is already going strong. It's just what was needed... a young wine that completes the circle for this modern and innovative winery. Its name refers to the stone posts which were set in the ground to mark boundaries. It's made from the youngest vines but with grafts taken from the most emblematic vines of Bodegas Emilio Moro. This is reflected in its combination of nuances, its modernity and the elegance that is noticeable in each glass.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt appears a lovely Picota cherry colour with violet hues on the rim. A mature and complex nose, dominated by the aromas of black berry fruits, liquorice, violets and fine toasting. On the palate, it's medium-bodied and has well-polished tannins; rounded, pleasant and luscious. Hints from the barrel (vanilla) coat the fruit that's both juicy and fresh, a true reflection of the altitude at which these grapes grow. A long and balanced aftertaste, driven by touches of spicy fruit.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e750ml\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Taylor's Wine Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45819300249821,"sku":null,"price":22.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0918\/5318\/files\/cepa-21-bodegas-2022-hito-ribera-del-duero-tempranillo-wine-taylors-shop-268.jpg?v=1733033461"},{"product_id":"lopez-de-heredia-2012-vina-tondonia-rioja-reserva-magnum-1-5l","title":"Lopez de Heredia 2012 Vina Tondonia Rioja Reserva Magnum 1.5L","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eWinemaker Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe nose of the 2012 Tondonia Tinto Reserva is gloriously open, perfumed and fine. Gentle aromas of jamón and cured leather mingle with subtle notes of raspberry tea and a touch of musky cedar spice. A sweet red cherry compote top note comes through, but, above all, this is remarkably scented, floral and mineral-pure Tondonia. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe palate is incredibly fresh, with well-defined red fruit and a vibrating hint of orange zest at the back. This is a more accessible and less dense style than the previous two vintages, but that is more than compensated for by its superb poise and sense of energy. Reminiscent of the lovely 2009 in its charm, the wine dances on the palate towards the focused, pure finish. Delicious.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eCritical Acclaim\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96pts James Suckling\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eSavoury berries, plums, iron, minerals, tobacco, ink, and blood oranges. Very bright, juicy, and structured, with sensational balance, aged savoriness, and brightness typical of Tondonia reds. Beautiful now.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95pts Wine Advocate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 2012 Viña Tondonia Reserva comes from a very dry year, with 25% less rain than the average (at the time), resulting in lower yields of very healthy grapes that delivered wines with a nice balance between alcohol and polyphenols, making it very apt for the ageing in barrel. It had a slightly longer élevage in barrel, six years. The wine is aromatic with a developed profile, spicy and tertiary (forest floor, a touch of brick dust and iodine), complex and nuanced. The palate is full and round, with polished tannins and a long, dry finish. It has a textbook Tondonia nose and profile.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e1.5L\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Taylor's Wine Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45950947098845,"sku":null,"price":119.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0918\/5318\/files\/lopez-de-heredia-2011-vina-tondonia-rioja-reserva-magnum-1-5l-wine-taylors-shop-875.jpg?v=1733028427"},{"product_id":"375ml-half-bottle-lopez-de-heredia-2012-vina-tondonia-rioja-reserva","title":"375ml (Half Bottle) Lopez de Heredia 2012 Vina Tondonia Rioja Reserva","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\" class=\"pipWineNotes\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"pipSecContent_headline\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e375ml HALF BOTTLE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pipWineNotes\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"pipSecContent_headline\"\u003eWinemaker Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pipWineNotes_copy viewMoreModule js-expanded\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"viewMoreModule_text\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLight cherry in color with a brick rim edge. Aroma: fruit preserve, tobacco, sweet spices, scrubland, meaty notes, metalic. Flavour: spicy, round tannins, flavorful, fresh.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"viewMoreModule_text\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pipProfessionalReviews\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"pipSecContent_headline\"\u003eCritical Acclaim\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"reviewsContainer viewMoreModule js-expanded\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"viewMoreModule_text viewMoreModule-reviews\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pipProfessionalReviews_list\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pipProfessionalReviews_rating\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"wineRatings_rating\"\u003e95pts \u003cb\u003eLuis Gutiérrez\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pipProfessionalReviews_review\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pipSecContent_copy\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The 2012 Viña Tondonia Reserva comes from a very dry year, with 25% less rain than the average (at the time), resulting in lower yields of very healthy grapes that delivered wines with nice balance between alcohol and polyphenols, making it very apt for the aging in barrel. It had a slightly longer élevage in barrel, six years. The wine is aromatic with a developed profile, spicy and tertiary (forest floor, a touch of brick dust and iodine), complex and nuanced. The palate is full and round, with polished tannins and a long, dry finish. It has a textbook Tondonia nose and profile. Drink: 2025-2035.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pipSecContent_copy\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pipProfessionalReviews_list\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pipProfessionalReviews_rating\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"wineRatings_rating\"\u003e93pts \u003cb\u003eJohn Gilman\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pipProfessionalReviews_rating\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"wineRatings_rating\"\u003eThe 2012 “Viña Tondonia” Reserva from López de Heredia has just been released. The wine is crafted this year from the same cépages as was the case with the lovely 2011 version, which I reported on in the last issue: seventy percent tempranillo, twenty percent garnacha and ten percent from a mix of mazuelo and graciano. The wine spent six years in older American oak barrels of two hundred-twenty-five-liter capacity prior to bottling. The wine is nicely classic in its octane in this vintage, coming in at an even thirteen percent and offering up a complex bouquet of red and black raspberries, spiced meats, cigar wrapper, salty soil tones, clove-like Rioja spices, woodsmoke and a bit of spicy oak. On the palate the wine is vibrant, full-bodied, focused and still quite youthful at twelve years of age, with a lovely core of fruit, excellent soil signature and grip, ripe, well-integrated tannins and a long, well balanced and complex finish. This is certainly approachable, but my inclination would be to bury it away in the cellar for another five to ten years, let its tannins properly fall away and really enjoy the fireworks! 2024-2075. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\" class=\"pipProfessionalReviews\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"reviewsContainer viewMoreModule js-expanded\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"viewMoreModule_text viewMoreModule-reviews\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pipProfessionalReviews_list\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pipProfessionalReviews_review\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pipSecContent_copy\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pipSecContent_copy\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e375ml HALF BOTTLE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Taylor's Wine Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46209645936861,"sku":null,"price":34.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0918\/5318\/files\/375ml-half-bottle-lopez-de-heredia-2011-vina-tondonia-rioja-reserva-wine-taylors-shop-552.jpg?v=1733031701"},{"product_id":"lopez-de-heredia-2014-vina-bosconia-reserva-red-rioja","title":"Lopez de Heredia 2014 Vina Bosconia Reserva Red Rioja","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eWinemaker Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch4 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eViña Bosconia Reserva 2014, with its intense ruby hue highlighted by brick-red edges, is a true gem of La Rioja. Upon approaching the nose, it unveils a symphony of aromas, where ripe red fruit, such as cherries and plums, take centre stage. Alongside, subtle notes of sweet spices and earthy undertones emerge, adding depth and elegance. On the palate, it is full-bodied and rounded, enveloping the senses with smoothness and nobility. Its persistence is remarkable, leaving a refined and alluring aftertaste. This wine is an impeccable recommendation for those seeking the classic Rioja expression with an exquisite balance between fruit and complexity. The 2014 vintage stands out for its exceptional structure and freshness, a result of a year with optimal climatic conditions for the vineyard.\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch4 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e750ml\u003c\/h4\u003e","brand":"Taylor's Wine Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46429385654493,"sku":null,"price":42.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0918\/5318\/files\/lopez-de-heredia-2013-vina-bosconia-reserva-red-rioja-wine-taylors-shop-561.jpg?v=1733033434"},{"product_id":"lopez-de-heredia-2017-vina-cubillo-rioja-crianza-1","title":"Lopez de Heredia 2017 Vina Cubillo Rioja Crianza","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eLopez Heredia delivered another stunning Rioja from their Cubillo vineyard with the 2017. Cubillo is the youngest López de Heredia wine in the stable, referring to the vineyard of the same name. Here, Tempranillo is grown alongside Garnacha, with a few hectares each of Mazuelo and Graciano. The average vine age is 40 years. Though it is always the most recent vintage of all their wines, it sees two years in used American oak barrels and another two in bottle prior to release, making it nearly old enough to be classified as a Gran Reserva, but they label it as \"Crianza.\" Going above and beyond, is a hallmark of this winery and not many wineries are willing to sit on their wines as long as Lopez Heredia does.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e93pts Robert Parker's Wine Advocate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\"The super bargain of the portfolio has to be the red 2017 Viña Cubillo Tinto Crianza, which this year shows more development and faster aging, with more tertiary notes than the other reds from 2013 and 2014 that I tasted next to it. The frost of April 2017 killed 100% of the vegetal mass at Cubillo, and the grapes they picked were exclusively from the second generation, therefore fruit that ripened in a much shorter cycle, as the harvest was also earlier. It has notes of damp earth, mushrooms, truffles and forest floor, dry leaves and decayed flowers and herbs. It has a polished palate and is medium-bodied, with mostly resolved tannins, and it feels a little lighter. But it's still worth it. It was produced with a blend of 70% Tempranillo, 20% Garnacha and 5% each Graciano and Mazuelo from vines averaging 53 years of age. It fermented in their old oak vats and matured in used American oak barrels for three+ years.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pipWineNotes\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e750ml\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-url=\"https:\/\/taylorswineshop.shop\/admin\/products\/4473416132\" style=\"display: none;\" id=\"link64_adl_tabid\"\u003e4448\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Taylor's Wine Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46435988799709,"sku":null,"price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0918\/5318\/files\/lopez-de-heredia-2016-vina-cubillo-rioja-crianza-wine-taylors-shop-506.jpg?v=1733030865"},{"product_id":"ribera-del-duero-2020-ocho-dos-dos-822","title":"Ribera del Duero 2020 Ocho Dos Dos “822”","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eWinemaker Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Vibrant expression of Tempranillo grown at high elevation, named for the vineyard’s 822-meter altitude. It pours a bright red with violet hues and opens with intense aromas of currant and blackberry, underscored by a fresh, elegant lift. On the palate, the wine is balanced and fruit-forward, with soft tannins and a generous mouthfeel that carries through to a long, nuanced finish. Oak aging adds subtle notes of spice and vanilla without overpowering the varietal character, resulting in a modern, approachable style. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e750ml\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Taylor's Wine Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46534136889565,"sku":null,"price":24.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0918\/5318\/files\/ocho.png?v=1751402123"},{"product_id":"ferrer-miranda-amor-de-madre-rioja-reserva","title":"Ferrer Miranda \"Amor de Madre\" Rioja Reserva","description":"\u003c!--StartFragment --\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e \u003cem\u003eAmor de Madre\u003c\/em\u003e opens with a warm, expressive nose of dried cherry, tobacco leaf, and subtle vanilla, underscored by hints of baking spice and cedar. On the palate, it delivers a medium to full-bodied structure with finely integrated tannins and a core of red fruit—think stewed strawberry and plum—balanced by earthy undertones and a touch of balsamic lift. The oak influence is present but restrained, lending smoothness and spice without overpowering the fruit. Its finish is long and savory, echoing notes of clove, leather, and a whisper of smoke, making it a classic Rioja Reserva with both emotional resonance and aging potential.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!--EndFragment --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\" class=\"pipWineNotes\"\u003e750ml\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"link64_adl_tabid\" style=\"display: none;\" data-url=\"https:\/\/taylorswineshop.shop\/admin\/products\/4473416132\"\u003e4448\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Taylor's Wine Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46659866001629,"sku":null,"price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0918\/5318\/files\/amordemadrerioja.jpg?v=1755004144"},{"product_id":"muga-2021-rioja-reserva","title":"Muga 2021 Rioja Reserva","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold; color: rgb(192, 62, 48);\"\u003e94pts Parker's Wine Advocate, 94pts Jeb Dunnuck, 93pts James Suckling, 92pts Wine Spectator\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eThe Muga 2021 Rioja Reserva is a vibrant and expressive red wine that exemplifies the elegance of traditional Rioja craftsmanship. It presents a bright ruby-red color with medium depth and a garnet-tinged rim, hinting at its maturity and complexity. On the nose, it reveals an intense bouquet of wild forest fruits like blackberries and blueberries, layered with subtle notes of spice. The palate is long and refined, with a harmonious balance between its lively acidity and soft, well-integrated tannins. Aged for 24 months in a mix of French and American oak, followed by at least 12 months in bottle, the wine achieves remarkable depth and finesse. Its finish is persistent and fruit-driven, making it enjoyable now while also promising graceful aging over the years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e750ml\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Taylor's Wine Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46661284135133,"sku":null,"price":36.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0918\/5318\/files\/mugareservarioja.jpg?v=1755614077"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0918\/5318\/collections\/Tempranillo.png?v=1476206570","url":"https:\/\/taylorswineshop.shop\/collections\/tempranillo.oembed","provider":"Taylor's Wine Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}