Culture
100 Days of Rioja | Round Up 1
Raise a glass! We’re one week into our 100-day exploration of delicious wines from Spain’s premier winemaking region. Cheers to 93 more days, and 93 more ways to discover the bodegas and wines that call Rioja home. You can discover these and more by following and keeping up with us on Instagram, or you can shop along here.
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Olarra Cerro Añon
Tuesday, August 4th
Full body Rioja displaying a tart bouquet of cherry, and blackberries all melting in a gentle touch of oak for a layered mouthfeel. Total elegance with lifted and fresh after taste that makes every sip feel new. A gem of a wine, fit for new collectors. 250 CTS
Tentenublo Xérico
Wednesday, August 5th
Boasting notes of smoke and black olives with a touch of fruit. A full canvas of the soil which raised and tradition which kept it, this wine competes with no one as it brings a distinct view of Rioja.
Tahon de Tobelos
Thursday, August 6th
Plum, tobacco and toasty spices like white pepper come together to deliver an exceptional classic take on Rioja. A must for any dinner party, this food friendly red will accompany every course gracefully.
Ostatu Rosé
Friday, August 7th
Strawberries, raspberries and currants dance alongside a refined minerality and a touch of grapefruit come together to produce the ultimate roof top Rosé. Lovely acidity and rich body provide a warm explosion of flavors that’ll be long lasting.
Duquesa de la Victoria
Saturday, August 8th
Rich in red fruits accompanied with a silky mouthfeel and a touch of earthiness, every sip leaves behind a full coated palette leaving the purest memory of jovial and fresh forest fruits.
Campillo Gran Reserva
Sunday, August 9th
An intense gradient of ruby-red and maroon give way to a rich morsel of ripe fruit combined with a touch of vanilla and licorice creating a round and highly complex flavor palate that hits every corner of your mouth invigorating your experience
Izadi Reserva
Monday, August 10th
Beautiful black and red currant fruits, high-quality, unsmoked cigar tobacco, licorice and loamy soil undertones. Deep, medium to full-bodied, very pure, rich and concentrated.