This wine I found by accident when I stopped at liquor store in New Jersey, while visiting one of my best girlfriends Hillary for her baby shower.
Javier Bayona, whose family owns the winery was doing a tasting of the wines from Bodegas Larchago at Sandy's Wine and Liquors and was extremely nice and personable. I chose the medium bodied red, and when I got home and opened it after the trip, it was even better than I remembered. Wow!
Javier Bayona, whose family owns the winery was doing a tasting of the wines from Bodegas Larchago at Sandy's Wine and Liquors and was extremely nice and personable. I chose the medium bodied red, and when I got home and opened it after the trip, it was even better than I remembered. Wow!
The Wine: Bodegas Larchago Reserva, 2006, Rioja, Spain
Varietal: 100% Tempranillo
Price: $18.99
My Tasting Notes: Notes of vanilla, mocha, tobacco and plum. Slightly oaky with a slight touch of cinnamon. This is an elegant and velvety smooth red that is a fantastic standalone wine or it can be paired with foods (see below). Either way, I just want another glass!
My Verdict: An absolutely fantastic buy for the price, and one of the best Riojas I've had, if not the best. I hope to someday tour Javier's family's winery when I make it to Spain.
Foods to pair: With Tempranillo, anything tomato based or acidic, Mexican or Spanish food. And if you're going all out, Jamón Iberico would be perfect.
Cheers!
Varietal: 100% Tempranillo
Price: $18.99
My Tasting Notes: Notes of vanilla, mocha, tobacco and plum. Slightly oaky with a slight touch of cinnamon. This is an elegant and velvety smooth red that is a fantastic standalone wine or it can be paired with foods (see below). Either way, I just want another glass!
My Verdict: An absolutely fantastic buy for the price, and one of the best Riojas I've had, if not the best. I hope to someday tour Javier's family's winery when I make it to Spain.
Foods to pair: With Tempranillo, anything tomato based or acidic, Mexican or Spanish food. And if you're going all out, Jamón Iberico would be perfect.
Cheers!