Gabriella
2004 Baigorri Crianza – Spain, La Rioja, La Rioja Alavesa, Rioja (7/09/2008) Dark maroon wrapped in a shimmering violet embrace. Dense dark fruit compote on the nose, with a touch of black vanilla bean and spice. In the mouth, the wine shows silky fine tannins that slither off your tongue leaving pleasant and delicate flavors of wet earth and blackberry. Medium to high acidity, with a great round mouthfeel, this is a wine to savor with food, as the spicy finish would marry well with grilled steak. 4/5
2004 Baigorri Crianza – Spain, La Rioja, La Rioja Alavesa, Rioja (7/09/2008)Deep maroonish red, with a nose that is restrained. Fat twizzler cherry with a load of dark spice, clove and nutmeg come to mind. The nose is one that is fun and developing with touches of violets, earth and I hate to say it but sweat…hmmm. Not in a bad way(very cliche) but really it has a funky rich cherriness to it. In the mouth this is a pleaser with a rich round fruit and lots of vibrant spice, framed by a dry oak finish. Seriously this is like a painting on the wall in an oak frame where the subject matter is stewed cherries sitting atop raw earth and sprinkles of violet petals and cloves. Fun, with a richness, that cleans itself up on the finish. 3.5/5
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