Originally posted by Trapps:
Originally posted by JaTo:
If you want a few sparklers (I'm more on Spanish and Italian reds than French, mainly due to price), ping me. There are some Spanish reds that are killers for ~$15...
Rioja's rule! The french will never admit it, but often they buy grapes grown in Rioja to addin to their own production during lean or bad years. When living in England we drove to Spain, bought three cases of awesome Riojas and drove right through Bordeaux with out stopping...
I've had a few EXCELLENT Rioja Gran Reservas from the Alta & Alavesa regions. Astoundingly powerful, concentrated wines - not for beginners, that's for sure! I have not had one recently.... Where is that liquor store discount card...
Must be that jumbly-wumbly thing happening again.
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