Sunday, May 22, 2011
LAN Rioja
2006 Crianza
Spain
Wine Spectator gave this a 90.
I have not been a fan of Rioja and just figure it's because I haven't found a good one yet. But once I saw the higher WS rating, and the cheaper price, I thought I'd give this a try.
It's good, just not standout. Dry, heavy cherry flavor, medium-bodied, it is recommended with pasta and cheese, or alone. I enjoyed it alone. But I did have a headache a couple of hours later. It wasn't like I overindulged - I only had two small glasses. The headache adversely affected my rating, although I DO realize a plethura of environmental or other influences could have caused the headache.
Look at all my trials and tribulations
Sinking in a gentle pool of wine
Don't disturb me now, I can see the answers
Til this evening is this morning, life is fine
The Last Supper, Jesus Christ Superstar
7.75 out of 10
13.5% alc. by vol.
$11 / 750 ml. bottle
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Just had a bottle of this last night and had the same experience. I've never experienced such a headache from such a small amount of wine.
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