I know a lot of great wines. But you wouldn't have heard of them. My job at a wine store means that I taste a lot of obscure wines. This blog is a record of my better finds in the $10 to $20 range. If you have any questions please drop me an email at stiebelben@gmail.com. I always love to talk wine.
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Wednesday, April 17, 2013
Bagordi Rioja 2011 (about $11)
About the Wine: Spanish wine has seen some problems in recent years, like some kind of mold or bacteria got into some of the vineyards and fouled some of the grapes, leading to flawed wines. The problem is not universal and there are still some great values coming out of the region.
About THIS Wine: In the glass it is opaque with a dark purple rim. Dark fruit and forest floor comprise the nose. Dark, sour fruit makes up the bulk of the palate with gripping tannins on the finish.
Drinking This Wine: This wine definitely needs food. I had it with spaghetti and red sauce and it was a good pairing.
Overall Impression: For eleven dollars I don't expect much and in this case I got what I expected. Unfortunately, this wine is reasonable for the price.
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Bagordi Rioja 2011,
Spain
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