17-Jan-2021
Mr Geoffrey Bichard
"Too early really to judge. Just opened first bottle cool from the cellar. Definitely a touch of Jeyes Fluid on the nose when first opened. Had they just swilled out the bottling hall? A bit thin and a bit acidic at first. It must get better. Doesn't improve my image of rioja, but perfectly drinkable. I shall enjoy it with pork belly and beans. Hearty enough? But I wouldn't waste a grouse on it ( Wine Society suggestion)."
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28-Dec-2020
Mr Andrew Tulloch
"Delicious. Almost Christmas pudding on the nose (if left for a while) and rich black cherry flavours in the mouth, followed by a long pleasing slightly spiced aftertaste. All balanced by just enough acidity."
I would recommend this wine
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"Have just tasted this over the internet, with my neighbours in a virtual wine tasting. We all agreed that this was very drinkable to our taste, with a nibble of cheese. We so enjoy wine tastings for the extreme reactions you can get to any wine, and this is clearly one of them!"
I would recommend this wine
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22-Nov-2020
Mr Richard Mather
"Just had this wine with a Sunday lamb roast. Disappointed given the description of “ pronounced oak flavour”. Not a hint of oak. Rioja is becoming very overrated unless you pay £20+. Will not be buying any more of this."
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22-Nov-2020
Mr Wolfgang Kleemann
"I'm afraid I will add more division on this wine. Only bought two bottles to try it and I'm glad I did. For me it doesn't taste anything like a Rioja, in fact it has no nose. With the second bottle I will decant for a couple of hours and hope for the best ."
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05-Nov-2020
Mr Richard Taylor
"Fascinating reading other reviews. At £10 I’m really disappointed by this wine. Not bold with loads of oak, nor light and elegant like other styles of Rioja.
Don’t like the label which is by-the-by, but I was hoping it would replace a £10 rioja called Murua Aclys from TWS which I loved but isn’t stocked anymore.
Going to leave it some hours as others have suggested. Here’s hoping it improves.."
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26-Oct-2020
Mr Andrew Watson
"Wow, a beautiful Rioja - fresh and fruity with lovely tannins, sweet spice, vanilla and lovely complexity as it opens out. Very classy. Decanted it for a few minutes before drinking."
I would recommend this wine
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"Really sad. Had hoped this would at least have some of the class and style of Cune wines. I hope the rest of their wines do not catch anything from this!
Colour, nose, taste, all wrong."
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10-Oct-2020
Ms Saphieh Ashtiany
"I'm with those in favour but it's really important to give it time. The first night we just gave it a couple of hours in the bottle before drinking. As we're trying to be abstemious in times of covid, we had 1/2 bottle and then sealed it. Next night delicious. Agree that its not got a big nose but it's a lovely wine."
I would recommend this wine
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07-Oct-2020
Mr Mark J Nicholson
"Terrible wine imho. The clue is in the name. A vegetable and lavatory “scent” that I couldn’t get out of my mind. Decanting this wine is merely damage limitation. There is not much fruit in the taste. Avoid"
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09-Sep-2020
Mr Craig Ambler
"Disgusting. Worst Rioja ever tasted. Felt sorry for the sink as I poured it down. "
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23-Aug-2020
Mr Daniel Chaquico
"Followed suggestion and decanted. Four of us shared the bottle, everyone loved it."
I would recommend this wine
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23-Jul-2020
Mr J B C Townsend
"Interesting spread of opinions in the reviews! My take is that I found it excellent. Nose is subdued and it did improve in the glass a bit, but straight from opening the length is just amazing for this price. Nice Rioja flavours of vanilla oak and red fruits. At this price point, great value."
I would recommend this wine
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"Bought on The Society’s recommendation but was disappointed. Very thin taste on opening although improved after 2-3 hours. Taste of summer berries but too acidic. Would not buy again. "
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21-Jun-2020
Mr Alan Bennett
"After reading other reviews, I decanted the first bottle for a few hours. Initial few sips were not good, however it (or my taste) seemed to change with the first half glass and I found this wonderful example of a Rioja that worked very well with or without food. Quite strange really but absolutely worth pursuing!"
I would recommend this wine
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19-Jun-2020
Mr James Lynham
"Very disappointing at this price."
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18-Jun-2020
Mr Gordon Best
"Somewhat confusingly, I find my reaction to this wine somewhere between Mr. Murdoch's and Mr. Napier's reactions. We drank the first bottle practically straight out of the case and found it rather 'thin' and lacking in character (hats off to Mr. Murdoch). A few night's later however we decanted the wine for about three hours and this bottle was so, so much better (hats off to Mr. Napier). I think, once decanted, it deserves at least four stars - it certainly represents great value for money. But if you buy it, decant it!!"
I would recommend this wine
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17-Jun-2020
Mr Keith G Napier
"Interesting how a single wine can so divide opinion.We responded to the email and Included an order of a case with a larger order.After being bowled over by the first bottle we immediately ordered a further dozen.It was thoroughly enjoyed with a Scotch fillet steak.The spice and vanilla complimented the dish brilliantly.Our second bottle lived up to the first this time with a Serrano and Manchego platter ( funny that!)At this price point we will probably buy more - if still available."
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16-Jun-2020
Mr David A Murdoch
"Incredibly over hyped in my view.
Sadly there is nothing at all to commend this wine.
As a devotee of all levels of Rioja from Crianza to Gran Reserva this was terribly disappointing both on the nose and in terms of flavour.
Usually when the Society sends out e.mails recommending new finds they are worth trying.
This one was certainly not."
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