Casa de la Reina
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Casa de la Reina 1996 Gran Reserva Red (Rioja)
- $21
Almost orange in color but fairly lively on the nose, where cherry, vanilla, leather and licorice come together. Firm and acidic at its center, with surrounding tobacco, cherry and citrus flavors. Shows some toast and root beer on the finish. Very solid stuff from a good vintage. Imported by Five Star Imports.
— M.S.
(4/1/2006)
Casa de la Reina 1998 Reserva Red (Rioja)
- $18
Coffee and grilled beef provide a masculine, dark side to the bouquet. Behind it, there’s nice berry and plum fruit lifted by ripe, firm tannins. Then it finishes fairly soft, with strawberry, chocolate and vanilla notes. Very nice overall. Imported by Five Star Imports.
— M.S.
(4/1/2006)
Casa de la Reina 2005 Reserva Red (Rioja)
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- $16
Earthy on first take, with baked berry and raisiny aromas. Comes across fresh in the mouth, with cleansing, almost citrusy acidity giving a jolt to roasted berry, tobacco and orange peel flavors. Earthy, dry and long on the finish.
— M.S.
(12/15/2011)
Casa de la Reina 2009 Red (Rioja)
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- $10
Red berry aromas carry an oaky component, and after time the bouquet settles on plum and light spice. The palate has a snappy feel and lightly oaked flavors of cherry and red plum. Easy, short and mellow on the finish. A nice quaffing Rioja at a fair price.
— M.S.
(12/15/2011)
Casa de la Reina 2001 Crianza Red (Rioja)
- $12
Light and leathery, with dried fruit notes and not much else on the lithe bouquet. Quite traditional in style, with dilute but clean cherry and cranberry flavors. A dose of wood spice pops up on the lightweight finish. Drink now. Imported by Five Star Imports.
— M.S.
(4/1/2006)
Casa de la Reina 2007 Crianza Tempranillo Red (Rioja)
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- $13
Bramble, mint, herbs and spice accent raspberry and rhubarb aromas. The palate is angular and snappy, with dried leaf, berry, baked plum and peppery flavors. A little raspy, with an acceptable but noticeable burnt/roasted character.
— M.S.
(7/1/2011)
Casa de la Reina 2008 Crianza Tempranillo (Rioja)
- $12
This smells mildly grassy and green at first, while balsamic vinegar and tobacco notes enter the frame later on. It’s solid and average in mouthfeel, with a slightly sweet and syrupy berry flavor that’s tempered by tomato-driven acidity.
— M.S.
(12/31/2012)
Casa de la Reina 2007 Reserva Tempranillo (Rioja)
- $15
This smells like plastic and milk chocolate at first, then with airing it begins to take on its classically Rioja character. It feels fresh and zesty, with a medium body and red fruit flavors that are spicy, lightly herbal and generic. A mid-level wine in every way.
— M.S.
(12/31/2012)
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