87
points
Ares 2001 Crianza Tempranillo (Rioja)
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$16
Tobacco, plum, berry and earth work the nose, followed by black plum, cherry and chocolate flavors. This is an open, medium-bodied wine that straddles the old and new styles of Riojano winemaking. A little tannic in the mouth, so prepare some cheese, ham or meat to go with it. Imported by Grapes of Spain.
— M.S.
(4/1/2006)