Mazuelo

C.V.N.E. (Compañía Vinícola del Norte de España)

Imperial Gran Reserva Rioja Tempranillo Blend 2013

In 1879, 2 brothers decided to set up a wine business, C.V.N.E., Compañía Vinicola del Norte de España (Northern Spanish Wine Company) or la Cuné, as it is commonly known in Haro, created and still kept in traditional neighborhood of Haro station today. Deep Ruby with ripe berry aromas/complex spices, 85% Tempranillo, 10% Graciano, 5% Mazuelo. Palate shows blackberry, cherry, sweet currant with herb, leather, oak & pepper spice. Fine tannins, well balanced good depth & structure, long finish, nice value! — 5 years ago

Dawn, Bob and 9 others liked this

Casa La Rad

Solarce Rioja Tempranillo Blend Rosé 2018

Andrew Holod
9.0

All raspberry pastille. Dry on the palate. — 6 years ago

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Bodegas Muga

Torre Muga Rioja Tempranillo Blend 2011

Had to get a bottle for holidays. Beautiful dark color, blend of Tempranillo, Graciano & Mazuelo, aged in new French oak for 24 months. Concentrated red fruit aromas with light oak and spice. On the palate ripe red fruit flavors, complex with layers fruit & spice, noting espresso, cacao and toasty oak. Tannins are a bit biting now but should softer with time. Lingering, great balance on the finish ending with . Decant to drink now, otherwise let this baby sit in the cellar. No ‘12 or ‘13, so grab ‘10 & ‘11 now — 7 years ago

Shay, Matt and 1 other liked this

Bodegas Ostatu

Crianza Rioja Alavesa Tempranillo Blend 2013

Nice body. Finish is smooth. This is grilled meats kind of wine. — 9 years ago

Bodegas y Viñedos de la Marquesa

Valserrano Rioja Mazuelo

Drinks like a Brunello — 10 years ago

Mark and Allison liked this

Bodegas Valdemar

Conde de Valdemar Crianza Rioja Mazuelo Tempranillo 2012

темное, темно -вишневый сок. аромат - сладкая вишня, легкая терпкость, слабый миндаль. вкус - довольно высокая кислотность, не очень гармонично поначалу - требует мяса. мало фруктовых нот, очень округлое и аккуратное на финише. интересно — 10 years ago

Marqués de Murrieta

Reserva Finca Ygay Rioja Tempranillo Blend 2010

Clear, prounced, flora, vegetal flavor, vanilla, spice, oak aroma. 93% Tempranillo. 4% Mazuelo and 2% Graxiano and 1% Gatnacha Tinta.
Dry, medium acidity, medium tannin, medium body, flora, vegetal, spice, oak flavor. Medium to long finish.

— 11 years ago

Bodegas Ordoñez S.L. (Jorge Ordoñez)

Zerran Montsant Garnacha Blend

Mild vegetal up front. Vibrant acidity on the mid palate with a pleasant spicy flavor. 14.99 — 11 years ago

Martin Mazar
with Martin

Aviva Vino

Bula Montsant Red Blend 2010

Lighter body. Not super dry. Lots of dark fruit juicy flavors. — 13 years ago

Bodegas Muga

Gran Reserva Prado Enea Rioja Tempranillo 2011

A blend of 80% Tempranillo, and the rest Grenache, Mazuelo and Graciano. Deep Ruby with ripe berry fruits, herbs and spice, aged for 3 years in oak and another 3 years in the bottle before release, Wow! On the palate ripe cherry, blackberries and ample dried fruits, well integrated oak and acidity with pepper, tobacco, toast oak and vanilla. Smooth with fine tannins and mineral notes, complex, long ending with earthy tones. Outstanding! Will continue to age. — 5 years ago

E, Byron and 12 others liked this

Bodegas Muga

Reserva Rioja Tempranillo

Founded in 1932 by Isaac Muga Martínez, now run by children Manuel, Isabel & Isaac Muga Caño. Deep Ruby, aromas of sweet red and black fruits with pepper spice, unmistakable Muga. 4 grape blend from the Haro district (70% Tempranillo, rest Garnacha, Mazuelo & Graciano), palate shows cherry and currant flavors with espresso, vanilla & toasty oak tones. Soft full tannins, lively acidity on a medium+ finish ending with an earthy mineral character. Nice value! Great vintage! — 6 years ago

Joe, Juan and 3 others liked this

Baron de Ley

Siete (7) Viñas Reserva Rioja Tempranillo Blend 2010

Posthumously review, it was great — 8 years ago

Bodegas Beronia

Seleccion de 198 Barricas Rioja Reserva 2005

Started strong out of the gate, but fell flat shortly thereafter. Nothing spectacular here, IMO. — 8 years ago

Sam T
with Sam
Shawn, David and 2 others liked this

Bodegas Orowines

[Bluegray] Priorat Garnacha Blend 2013

Raspberries. Cherries. Purple ink in a bottle! Great long finish — 10 years ago

Sao del Coster

Vilella Baixa La Pujada Priorat Mazuelo 2008

Very rare wine, only 288! Bottles this is bottle 206 😘 — 10 years ago

Wil, Ron and 4 others liked this
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Bodegas Valdemar

Conde de Valdemar Gran Reserva Rioja Tempranillo Blend 1989

Nice but not spectacular. Loads of vanilla and little tannin. — 12 years ago

C.V.N.E. (Compañía Vinícola del Norte de España)

Cune Gran Reserva Rioja Tempranillo Blend 2013

In 1879, 2 brothers decided to set up a wine business, C.V.N.E., Compañía Vinicola del Norte de España (Northern Spanish Wine Company) or la Cuné, as it is commonly known in Haro, was created and still kept in traditional neighborhood of Haro station today. Deep Ruby with ripe berry aromas and complex spices, 85% Tempranillo, 10% Graciano, 5% Mazuelo. On the palate blackberry, cherry and sweet currant with herb, leather and pepper spice. Fine tannins, well balanced good depth and structure on a long finish. — 6 years ago

Alex, Clive and 3 others liked this
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Garcia Carrion

Antaño Reserva Rioja Tempranillo Blend

Bought this bottle in Spain 2016. I think Madrid! Didn’t drink it until December 2019. Very smooth!! — 6 years ago

Marqués de Riscal

Reserva Herederos del Marques de Riscal Rioja Tempranillo 2012

In 1858, it was the first winery in Rioja to produce wines using the Bordeaux method. In 1972, it was the first to promote the Rueda Designation of Origin. A blend of 90% Tempranillo & 10% Graciano (varies sometime Mazuelo is added). A powerhouse of aromas, berry, sweet spice and some citrus on the nose. On the palate, dark berry fruits, cacao, some smoky pepper with a savory character. Fine tannins, nice balance and good length ending with slight mineral, oak and earthy tones. Great value, short term aging potential. — 8 years ago

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R. López de Heredia

Viña Tondonia Gran Reserva Rioja Tempranillo Blend 1994

The color has faded to a translucent garnet with tawny colored rim. It has developed a complex bouquet of red cherry, dried fig, old leather, and tobacco as well as some barnyardy notes from Brett. This is one of my favorite producers in Rioja but I would prefer to consume this younger as although there is some nice fruit and acid, the tannins have really faded leaving little grip or bite. Classic blend of 75% Tempranillo, 15% Garnacha, 5% Graciano, and 5% Mazuelo. — 9 years ago

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La Sorda

Rioja Alvesa Graciano Blend 2013

Excellent. Very good value, too. — 10 years ago

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Rioja Vega S. A.

Gran Reserva Rioja Tempranillo Blend 2009

Silvia's Wine
9.0

A spicy Rioja. Dense and delicious. — 10 years ago

Serge liked this

Bodegas Olarra

Otoñal Rioja Tempranillo Blend

Nice, full-bodied wine to help me ring in 28! — 11 years ago

Bodegas LAN

Viña Lanciano Single Vineyard Reserva Rioja Tempranillo Blend 2007

Tasted with John Calaff, LAN export Mgr. Very knowledgeable, nice guy — 11 years ago

Cellers Can Blau

Blau Montsant Cariñena Blend

Rich, smooth, blend of mazuelo, Syrah, Garnacha, all for $12.99! — 12 years ago

Robin liked this

Bodegas Muga

Rioja Tempranillo Blend 2008

Estupendo crianza, variedad garnacha, mazuelo, graciano, tempranillo. No defrauda, color cereza brillante, Sabor frutal, especias y toque de vainilla. Muy recomendable! — 14 years ago