Product Reviews and Ratings - Red - Rioja Tinto 2006 Carravacas from Wine Express

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(based on 10 ratings)

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Hand-harvested and barrel-matured this is classic Rioja at its most enjoyable ideal for lovers of silky Spanish reds. This spicy red was aged in American oak barrels for 4 months giving it a deep complexity toasty vanillin notes and a beautiful tannic balance. A long-ripening period has given this 100% Tempranillo a vibrant cherry red color. Ripe berry fruit and supple toasty oak make this cedar-vanilla scented Rioja...

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Product Reviews Summary

Avg. Customer Rating:

4 stars

(based on 10 reviews)

100% of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Customers most agreed on the following attributes:

Pairs Well With:

Beef(9), Game(5), Pizza and pasta(7), Poultry(4), Seafood(3)

Pros:

Balanced(8), Big(4), Clean(5), Clear(3), Smooth(7)

Best Uses:

After dinner(4), Entertaining(6), Weeknight(7)

Describe Yourself:

Aspiring enthusiast(6)

Nice....

By Runnin' Ref

from Columbus, OH on 4/15/2009

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Pairs Well With:

Beef

Pros:

Balanced, Clean

Best Uses:

After Dinner, Entertaining, Weeknight

Describe Yourself:

Aspiring Enthusiast

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Rioja Tinto 2006 Carravacas:

Nice and smooth, a real treat to drink after a nice meal while scrolling through my fantasy baseball teams.

Completely Adequate

By The Professor

from New York on 2/26/2009

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Pros:

Balanced, Clean

Best Uses:

Weeknight

Describe Yourself:

Aspiring Enthusiast

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Rioja Tinto 2006 Carravacas:

This is a completely satisfactory table wine and a very good value.

Excellent wine! Excellent value!

By Jill

from Nashville, TN on 2/10/2009

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Pairs Well With:

Beef, Chocolate, Game, Pizza and Pasta

Pros:

Balanced, Big, Smooth

Best Uses:

Dinner Cheese Bread

Describe Yourself:

Aspiring Enthusiast

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Rioja Tinto 2006 Carravacas:

This is a really outstanding value on such a smooth, wonderful wine.

Very good Rioja for the price...

By Ozzie

from Orlando, FL on 1/10/2009

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Pairs Well With:

Beef, Game

Pros:

Balanced, Clean, Smooth

Best Uses:

After Dinner, Entertaining

Describe Yourself:

Casual Drinker

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Rioja Tinto 2006 Carravacas:

At first a little strong. Let it air out after 1st pour. Great wine for eating jamon and chorizo..

Roja

By jeffo

from Rhode Island on 1/5/2009

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Pairs Well With:

Beef, Pizza and Pasta, Poultry, Spicy Food

Pros:

Balanced, Big, Smooth

Best Uses:

Entertaining, Special Occasions

Describe Yourself:

Casual Drinker

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Rioja Tinto 2006 Carravacas:

If you like red wine that has an oakey quality to it than you will definietely like this wine. It is a bit strong and the taste does last for a long time. I highly recomend it and it is truly a bargain for the price.

tres pas bien

By Demise vais bien

from Seattle on 12/12/2008

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Pairs Well With:

Beef, Game, Pizza and Pasta, Poultry, Seafood, Spicy Food

Pros:

Clean, Clear, Long Finish, Smooth

Best Uses:

Weeknight

Describe Yourself:

Connoisseur

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Rioja Tinto 2006 Carravacas:

Long on the palat but soft and tasty.

Spicy, strong, long aftertaste. Good+

By Attic Hermit

from Meridian, Idaho on 11/12/2008

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Pairs Well With:

Beef, Game, Pizza and Pasta, Spicy Food

Pros:

Big, Clean, Clear, Long Finish

Best Uses:

After Dinner, Entertaining, Weeknight

Describe Yourself:

Aspiring Enthusiast

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Rioja Tinto 2006 Carravacas:

Drank while preparing spicy chilli for our evening meal. It was fine then, and
also during & after the meal. We prefer a stronger, spicy wine, and this one did just fine. The Italian & Spanish wines are our preference.

classic rioja- great value

By ac

from nj on 11/11/2008

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Pairs Well With:

Beef, Game, Pizza and Pasta

Pros:

Balanced, Smooth

Best Uses:

Entertaining, Weeknight

Describe Yourself:

Aspiring Enthusiast

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Rioja Tinto 2006 Carravacas:

Excellent value

Interesting and bold

By pfconsul

from New York, New York on 11/11/2008

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Pairs Well With:

Beef, Pizza and Pasta, Poultry, Seafood

Pros:

Balanced, Big, Clear, Smooth

Cons:

Thin

Best Uses:

After Dinner, Entertaining, Special Occasions, Weeknight

Describe Yourself:

Aspiring Enthusiast

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Rioja Tinto 2006 Carravacas:

to reach its full taste, this must be aired first....

loved it

By Dick

from boulder co. on 11/11/2008

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Pairs Well With:

Beef, Chocolate, Pizza and Pasta, Poultry, Seafood, Spicy Food

Pros:

Balanced, Smooth

Best Uses:

Weeknight

Describe Yourself:

Connoisseur

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Rioja Tinto 2006 Carravacas:

good with everything

Customer Reviews about the Rioja Tinto 2006 Carravacas at Wine Express