Behind the Cork™ - Viña Real Rosado
2019 Viña Real Rosado ($14) This Viña Real Rosado is from the Rioja region of Spain. It’s a blend of Garnacha, Tempranillo and Viura grapes. They were placed into stainless steel vats and, following…
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Behind the Cork™ - Beronia Gran Reserva
2010 Beronia Gran Reserva ($29.99) The Rioja region of Spain is famous for its wine that are based on Tempranillo. This Gran Reserva offering from Beronia is comprised of 97% Tempranillo with 3% Grac…
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Behind the Cork™ - Beronia Rioja Reserva
2014 Beronia Rioja Reserva ($19.99) This Beronia Rioja Reserva comes from the Rioja region of north-eastern Spain. It is made from a selection of the best grapes from the oldest Tempranillo (95%) …
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Behind the Cork™ - Beronia Crianza
2016 Beronia Crianza ($14.99) The Rioja region of Spain is noted for its Tempranillo and this one from Beronia is indeed noteworthy. This is a typical Rioja blend of grapes consisting of 91% Tempr…
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Behind the Cork™ - Cune Rosado
2018 Cune Rosado ($13) This wonderful Cune rosé is from the Rioja region of Spain and is made from their famous Tempranillo. The bright red color of this Cune rosé is spectacular. And, hence, it’s b…
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Behind the Cork™ - Beronia Rosé
2018 Beronia Rosé ($13) As Spring begins, what better way to get it started than with a Rosé. This Beronia Rosé is from Rioja and is a blend of their famous Garnacha (55%) and Tempranillo (45%). Thi…
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Behind the Cork™ - Vallobera Rioja Crianza
2016 Vallobera Rioja Crianza ($10) This was an unexpected recent find. A Tempranillo from Spain. And, it’s a Crianza. This style of Rioja is required to be aged for one year in oak and spend one year…
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Behind the Cork™ - 2013 Beronia Rioja Reserva
2013 Beronia Rioja Reserva ($20) This Rioja from Beronia is produced with 95% Tempranillo, 4% Graciano (known as Morrastel in Languedoc) and 1% Mazuelo (a.k.a. Carignan). Being a ‘Reserva’ in Rioja …
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Behind the Cork™ - 2015 Beronia Crianza Rioja
2015 Beronia Crianza Rioja ($15) The Rioja region of Spain is noted for its Tempranillo and this one from Beronia is indeed noteworthy. This is a typical Rioja blend of grapes consisting of 91% Te…
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Behind the Cork™ - 2013 Hacienda López de Haro Reserva
2013 Hacienda López de Haro Reserva ($16) This Rioja Reserva is a blend of 90% Tempranillo, 5% Granacha and 5% Graciano. It’s grown in vineyards located near the heart of La Rioja, surrounded by the …
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