Tasting #27 Red Roses Are for Valentines Day

(I'm a little behind with posting)This was a special wine because my boyfriend gave it to me on Valentines Day along with Dark Chili Chocolate and a specialty glass from the Vintage Cellar! Love you Camp. =)

Anyway, here is what you were interested in reading.
Name: 2008 Antaño Crianza Rioja
Grape: tempranillo, graciano and mazuelo
Color: rose red
Smell: typical rich fruit smell with a distinct rose petal accent
Taste: likes roses, but not a bouquet of fresh roses, very smooth and relaxed
Dryness/Sweetness: mildly dry
Food: Lindt Chili Dark Chocolate
Country/Region: Spain I assume

Alcohol Content: not sure
How much? It was a gift, so I'm not supposed to know.
Where’d you try it? on a date for Valentine Day
Would you drink it again? At least one more time - The distinct rose flavor intrigues me.

Extra thoughts? Try it!

Other reviews:

According to Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar, Sep/Oct 11: "(a blend of tempranillo, graciano and mazuelo): Ripe cherry and dark berry aromas are complicated by beef jerky and licorice. A sappy, gently sweet midweight that shows a slightly feral quality and notes of bitter cherry and blackberry. Finishes with good tangy cut and a lingering meaty quality." What a terrific value in everyday Rioja! Produced from one of the largest landowners in Rioja, this value, textbook crianza has loads of balanced, spicy Rioja typicity for a laughably low price. It is composed of primarily tempranillo, with a surprisingly high 10% component of graciano (the tough to grow grape which old timers swear by for adding complexity and ageability to their wines) and a touch of mazuelo. Savory, meaty dark cherry aromas lead to a juicy palate with delicious fruit, balanced acidity and just enough American oak to let you know you’re in Spain. Drink this wonderful wine on its own or with a wide range of foods; for the price you can afford to experiment.

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!