It is Aug-uary in Vancouver. I cannot see the north shore mountains and the clouds are covering the tops of the concrete towers that are spread across the lower mainland. Red wines are on my horizon. So I dipped into my wine cellar and decided to open two red wines from Europe. The first wine is CVNE Viña Real Crianza 2019, from Rioja, Spain, while the other wine is Chateau Daviaud 2020, from Bordeaux, France. Two different wines, from different grape varieties, and made with different styles. Let me tell you about them.
My Wine Tasting Notes CVNE Viña Real Crianza 2019, Rioja, Spain (BC $24.99)
Compañía Vinícola del Norte de España (the Northern Spanish Wine Company) CVNE was founded in 1879 in the town of Haro in Rioja, Spain by two brothers. This is the 145th anniversary of this winery, which is now in its fifth generation of the family.
This wine is a blend of 90% Tempranillo, with the remainder composed of Graciano, Garnacha, and Mazuelo. Fermented in stainless steel tanks for 10-12 days, followed by malolactic fermentation and aging in American and French oak barrels for 14 months.
Appearance: Opaque garnet from the core to the rim. Teardrops visible on the sides of the glass after swirling.
Nose: Medium intensity, deep aromas of juicy black berries, raspberries, plus touches of cinnamon, chocolate, and oak. No change to the aromas after decanting.
Palate: This wine is dry, medium-plus body and flavour intensity. It has a thicker, smooth, soft mouthfeel. Not quite mouth-filling.
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