When
I happened upon Viña Palaciega Rioja Crianza 2008 sort of off by itself in the
wine shop with an under $10 tag, I knew it was going to be a gamble of a
purchase. I’ve found some amazing wines
at that price and some rather terrible, undrinkable ones also. But I’m in love
with the adventure, so I added it to my basket. I was unable to locate much
information on Viña Palaciega, other than their name translates to “wine of the
palace” and the grapes for their wines are sourced from all 3 regions of Rioja
[Rioja Alta, Rioja Alavesa and Rioja Baja].
Garnet
with brick highlights in colour, after aerating aromas of tart plum advanced
over the still lurking hot alcohol essence. Tart cherry flavours mingled with
graphite minerals in the medium body. Dried autumn leaves and thin notes of
woodsy oak comprised the abbreviated finish. Lean and a bit sharp, I decided
not to pour a second glass, and instead reallocated it to the sautéing
mushrooms and veggies for my soup stock.
Rioja
SpainBottled for H.V.M.A., S.L. Mendavia Espana by R.E.N. 3955
13% Alcohol
$9
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