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El Guardian Crianza Tempranillo 2012 Wine Review

El Guardian Crianza Tempranillo 2012

El Guardian Crianza Tempranillo 2012

Rioja D.O.C., Spain

Community Score:87/100

Community Reviews: 3

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Price: $14.10

Drink: 2014-2018

Bottle size: 750 ml

Alcohol: 12.5%

Sweetness: Extra Dry

Wine Type: Red Wine


Winery: El Guardian

Agent: Noble Estates Wines & Spirits Inc.

Natalie's Score: 86/100

A pleasant, full-bodied Spanish red wine with lots of acidity on the palate, black fruit and oak. The bird featured on the label is one often found in Rioja vineyards. It eats the bees and insects that eats the vine grapes so they call it the Guardian. Pair this wine with game birds ;)

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This El Guardian Crianza Tempranillo 2012 was reviewed on November 9, 2016 by Natalie MacLean

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Monique Sosa - Accredited Sommelier rated this wine as 89/100 with the following review:

A clean, aromatic and flavourful crowd-pleasing Spanish red. Vanilla and plum notes dominate the nose while berry, cocoa, candied black licorice, and tobacco flavours linger on the palate. This budget friendly Spanish red wine is crafted from 100% Tempranillo grapes sourced from various vineyards in the Rioja region. Enjoy this medium-bodied, grippy, developing wine with grilled beef kebabs. Tasted June 2017 by @sommsosa | bespoketastings,ca

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