Rioja Wine. Everyone is asking so here you go

Rioja Wine. Everyone is asking so here you go – Episode #239

May 21, 2007

I don’t remember being requested for a certain area of wines more then the mad push for Rioja in the last few weeks, so here we go!

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Wines tasted in this episode:

1981 Lopez De Heredia Tondonia Blanco Rioja Gran ReservaRioja
Bodegas Montecillo Rioja RedRioja
2001 Rioja Vega ReservaRioja
2003 Torre Muga RiojaRioja

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May 21, 2007

wineSmith
Also when do we get the free shipping code from the Viral Video contest ?

Feel free to twitter it out tonight.
May 21, 2007

Grasshopper
One more post to test my Avitar. Thought I would finally get it working.
May 21, 2007

Lynne
Welcome back! We missed you.
I’ve been reading about Riojas. I haven’t had that many, but I really enjoyed the few that I’ve had.

QOTD: Since I’ve never really had an expensive wine, I think that I’d like to taste a 96+ expensive wine, old world, new world, I don’t think I’d quibble about that, and then a comparable 96+ wine that is more affordable (if there is such a thing) and compare the two. BUT…the 96+ rating would have to be according to GV, the only one who hasn’t steered me wrong yet!
May 21, 2007

mas
Cool that you could even find an ‘81 white to drink! Never saw that before … I’m a fan of Lopez de Heredia Riojas – I like the fact they don’t release until they feel the wine is ready. Old school …

QOTD: http://winelibrary.com/reviewwine.asp?item=11532 I’m ready to pull the trigger but would love to know what you think …
May 21, 2007

Grasshopper
Welcome back Sensei!

Rioja is very special to Mrs. Grasshopper and me. We were married in the Rioja room at Meson Sabika in Naperville Illinois (Spanish Tapas) and we Honeymooned in Spain. We love Rioja wines and they have a very sentimental place in our hearts!!!….

QOTD; 2002 Contador Rioja is a wine I have wanted to taste. It was rated a 96 by Parker and is very limited production.

http://winelibrary.com/reviewwine.asp?item=27378

Grasshopper
May 21, 2007

Maria
Great show as always! I am so jealous that you are going on a cruise in the Med- Greece is amazing, you won’t want to leave EVER!
May 21, 2007

Jon B.
Love Rioja good to see you back great show still no luck with cork’d I’ve tried everything guess I’ll try to open a new account…Qotd Ohio wines I’m born and raised in ohio there are some interesting vinyards and wineries in the area Kinkaid Ridge 04 Cab. or Burnett Ridge earlier vintage Purple Trillium If you can’t find these wines and would like to try them let me know I’ll try and send you some
May 21, 2007

Jens
Yes, welcome back. You’ve been missed

QOTD: I would like to see one day a Rayas ‘90: http://winelibrary.com/reviewwine.asp?item=31445 or maybe just a good Cornas or CÃ´te-Rotie.
May 21, 2007

CraigV
Glad you’re back, Gary.

QOTD: Any 100 point wine. (Just to see what people are talking about) Never bought one, never had one. Especially P-O’ed that I did not buy some 2001 Rieussec when it was more available. Guess I may just have to bite the bullet spend what it takes for a bottle now.
May 21, 2007

wineSmith
QOTD: Been thinking about this wine for a while now and would love to get your thoughts on it.

Chateau Lafaurie Peyraguey 2003

http://winelibrary.com/reviewwine.asp?item=8399

BTW welcome back, we missed you
May 21, 2007

cdavis
Loved the episode! I am in the midst of a Rioja phase, great timing =)
May 21, 2007

3dvw
QOTD: would love to taste

http://winelibrary.com/reviewwine.asp?item=9660

also any Beaujolais Cru … Beaujolais cru and sparkling Shiraz are impossible to find on LI
May 21, 2007

cdavis
Love your review on this wine! I have been contemplating the purchase!

http://winelibrary.com/reviewwine.asp?item=30245
May 21, 2007

manual
thanks for returning with those Riojas. QOTD : Remirez de Ganuza Rioja Alavesa 1998 Reserva. though i tried this once already last spring at a dinner in Granada, Spain it is the wine that pushed me over the top and i fell in love with Riojas. I’ve since had the ‘99 and ‘00 but would love to try another of the ‘98.

cheers and welcome back.
May 21, 2007

Smith MBA
QOTD: I got to taste some really good wines at the Whole Foods in Fairfax VA. I had a Carneros Kistler Chardonnay and 2001 Camigliano Brunello. They have this enomatic wine dispensers where you get an ounce taste for $7.

If I could taste one wine and money was not a consideration it would be the 2001 Gaja Costa Russi.

http://winelibrary.com/reviewwine.asp?item=27579

I could justify it if I get a much better job than I anticipate after getting my degree, or if I will be getting my tongue removed and I need to enjoy flavor before the event.
May 21, 2007

Benji
Welcome back Gary!

QOTD:

One wine that I’ve been wanting to try more of is Sauternes. After having a tiny tasting of this kind of wine for the first time ever at the Chicago party last month, I’ve been interested in trying it again. TimF brought the ‘01 Chateau Guiraud to the Chicago party, and I’m interested to see how the ‘99 is, since it is on the WL website and looks like a good deal!

Great to see you back GV!

Benji
May 21, 2007

Tom (vtjones)
QOTD: This is a hard one as I am such a newbie! After your description of the 2003 Torre Muga Rioja I will hove to go with it.

http://winelibrary.com/reviewwine.asp?item=31527
May 21, 2007

DryDrew
Good to see you back
May 21, 2007

Herm
Hi Gary, thanks for the episode….nice to see you…..
QoTD: Hammond Pinot Noir #30507…..
May 21, 2007

PhilB
Good comeback show GV! Rioja rocks!!
I tasted the white Tondonia 1981 last month!! and I loved it! Vayniacs, I agree with GV that this wine is not for everybody but I think what I said might scare too many people! This bottle is very, very nice! I great to taste a white wine that is this old and still holds! honestly, not as scary as “eating live frog hearts” like G said! I gave it a 91+ and the winemakers at the tasting thought it was the white wine of the weekend!
Also tried Torre Muga 2004, which was a stunner too… Just amazing juice, everything Gary said… Rated it 92+.

QOTD: GV, how about a little northern Rhone? Didn’t you promise a Guigal’s La La wine episode a long time ago? Keep on rocking!

PS: What is th big annoucement about? I’m scared….
May 21, 2007

thkorent
QOTD: Would love to taste any vintage Dominus, perhaps http://winelibrary.com/search.asp?Vint=&size=%5B+all+%5D&sDept=&search=dominus
I am one of those Europeans who can get really excited about good napa reds. Unfortunately (college kid), pricey ones are way beyond my possibilities.
May 21, 2007

Montrose
Nice episode, I think that I might just have a bottle of Rioja this evening.

QOTD: I think you should treat yourself to a fine bottle of 2003 Chateau Leoville Poyferre (#23266) and tell us if it is really as good as some have said.
May 21, 2007

Adam
Good to have you back!

QOTD: How about a Columbia Crest Two Vines shootout…all of the varietals in one episode. For my money, some of the best under $7.00 wines out there!
May 21, 2007

John Blue Label
Gary,
Welcome back. Great show. Nice range of $$$ on the wines. I am looking forward to opening a bottle of the Chateau Angelus I ordered presale. Plan on this as the 50th birthday present to myself in 4 years. If I can hold out that long!!!

JW
BTW, cork’d is a blast. I’m telling all my friends about it!
May 21, 2007

Jeffrey
http://winelibrary.com/reviewwine.asp?item=22478

also!