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Faustino, Rioja Gran Reserva 1994, La Rioja Alavesa, Spain Drink: 2014-2015. 13% XD 750 mL  $57.00. March 1, 2012 Full Review
El Coto de Rioja El Coto De Rioja, Rioja Coto de Imaz Reserva 2008, La Rioja Alavesa, Spain Drink: 2014-2022. 13.50% XD 750 mL  $24.95. March 1, 2012 Full Review
Marqués de Cáceres Rioja Rosado 2012, La Rioja Alta, Spain Drink: 2014-2015. 622142 14% D 750 mL  $15.00. October 16, 2014 Full Review
Barón de Ley Baron De Ley, Rioja Reserva 2009, La Rioja Baja, Spain Drink: 2014-2022. 13.50% D 750 mL  $24.95. March 1, 2012 Full Review
Alvaro Palacios, Rioja Placet De Valtomelloso 2011, Rioja Baja, Spain Drink: 2014-2018. 12% XD. March 1, 2012 Full Review
Alvaro Palacios, Rioja Propiedad 2010, Rioja Alavesa, Spain Drink: 2014-2019. 438671 15% XD 750 mL  $54.00. March 1, 2012 Full Review
Conde de Valdemar Macabeo 2011, D.O.C.A., Spain  80952 13% XD 750 mL  $18.95. November 8, 2008 Full Review
Inspiración Valdemar Graciano 2005, Rioja D.O.C.A., Spain  423525 14% XD 750 mL  $34.95. September 5, 2015 Full Review
Hazaña Viñas Viejas 2014, Rioja D.O.C.A., Spain: A supple, easy-drinking Spanish red wine with a smooth texture. Almost full-bodied. Aromas of dark cherry and smoke. Pair with lamb. Drink: 2017-2022. 481762 13.50% XD 750 mL  $21.95 Score: 88/100. April 25, 2017 Full Review
El Coto de Rioja Blanco 2016, Rioja, Spain Drink: 2018-2020. 543801 11.90% XD 750 mL  $14.95. September 9, 2022 Sensational Shellfish Wine Full Review
Cune Crianza 2019, Rioja D.O.C.A., Spain: From Compañía Vinícola del Norte de España, Cune Crianza 2019 is an excellent value, vegan-friendly Rioja red at $17. Dry, medium-bodied, it is a blend of 85% Tempranillo, 15% Grenache and Mazuelo. Easy to enjoy and fresh on the palate with blueberry, blackberry, sweet dried tobacco leaf, leather and sweet baking spice flavours with a butterscotch finish. Tannins are plushy and rounded. Drink through 2026. Drink: 2024-2026. 39925 14% XD 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 92/100. April 1, 2024 Best Value Red Wine. Plush Pork Wine Full Review
Marqués de Cáceres Rioja Rosé 2022, La Rioja Alta, Spain Drink: 2025-2026. 622142 14% D 750 mL  $15.00. January 3, 2025 Full Review
Anciano No.10 2016, Rioja D.O.C.A., Spain: Drink: 2025-2028. 37384 13% XD 750 mL  $21.95. May 28, 2026 Plush Pork Wine Full Review
Bodegas Olarra Cerro Añon Gran Reserva 2019, Rioja D.O.C.A., Spain Drink: 2022-2025. 190827 13.50% D 750 mL  $22.95. September 10, 2022 Top Rated Red Wine. Plush Pork Wine Full Review

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