89
points
Obalo 2010 Crianza Tempranillo (Rioja)
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$19
Starts out smelling charred and heavy, but with time the bouquet softens and shows aromas of smoky berry and fresh brewed coffee. Feels grippy and resiny, but healthy, with herb-infused flavors of blackberry, spice, clove and tobacco. Long, winding and oaky on the finish. Drink now through 2013.
— M.S.
(4/1/2012)
87
points
Obalo 2009 Tempranillo (Rioja)
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$13
Dark, smoky, heavily oaked and resiny, with aromas of char, leather and burnt toast. The palate is big and forceful, with a lot of oak character and also snappy blackberry, plum and buttery flavors. Modern and creamy, with enough quality fruit to back things up.
— M.S.
(2/1/2011)