Smell: strong, woody (like a damp forest)
Taste: woody
Dryness/Sweetness: medium dry
Food: just tasting
Country/Region: Spain - I think?
Alcohol Content: 13.5%
How much? $11.95
Where'd you try it? Vintage Cellar
Would you drink it again? I'd keep it in mind - I'm intrigued by what this can offer.
Extra thoughts? I would definitely revisit this one. It's really distinct from the other wines I've tasted thus far.
Other reviews:
The Wall Street Journal gave this site klwines.com spectacular reviews "the best wine Web site in the U.S. Visiting it is like dropping into an outstanding wine store with plenty of time on your hands to browse."
That's great - Here is what they said:
"Very classic, traditional styling, with a terrific balance between mouthwatering berry fruit and damp forest floor nuances. Traditional Rioja, with its Burgundian characteristics and slightly plumper fruit profile, works wonders with food. Simply put, the 2006 Viña Santurnia Crianza Rioja is pure deliciousness! In all seriousness, this property, located a mere 3 kilometers from Muga over in the Rioja Alavesa, really over-delivers when it comes to consistently making wonderful Crianza, with impeccable balance and typicity, for an incredibly fair price. This wine is produced in comparably tiny quantities for Rioja, 5,000 cases, all the more reason to join the many customers who have purchased past vintages of this terrific, satisfying wine in case quantities.
My rating scale works as such:
1. Never Again
2. If someone else bought it
3. I'd keep it in mind
4. At least one more time
5. Going to get another bottle right NOW!
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