Name: Vina Labarta Rioja 2008
Vineyard: Vina Labarta
Origin: La Rioja, Spain
Varietal: Tempranillo
Pairs with: Leg of lamb and other red meat
When I drank it: Dinners and other events at home
My thoughts: Smooth and classic Rioja, toasty and comfy in the winter
What a real critic say: ...the grapes benefit from the slightly cooler climate and longer ripening period and the resulting wines are elegant and complex.
Approx cost: $14.99
Where to buy: WSJ Wine, Star Wines & Liquors

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