Yesterday, I took my husband and daughter shopping with me to the local B.C. liquor store to pick up a few selections for my 'research'.
The B.C. Liquor Board produces a great publication called "Taste" - it is a beautiful magazine on food and wine. I figured this was a great starting point for some new discoveries as I have been known to be a B.C. focused wine drinker. I am a HUGE fan of B.C. wine and I will no doubt post many entries on some of my favourites.
However, this blog is a way for me to get out of my comfort zone and explore new regions, new wine varieties and wine making methods. So - the next four wine entries will have an international flavour instead of one close to home.
My first selection is a Spanish wine. Campo Viejo Rioja 2008 $16.99
This is an amazing find in this price point. Rioja wine is made with the tempranillo grape. This specific wine has a blend of rioja, grenache and mazuelo grapes and it made for a beautiful cherry red colour. It has a pronounced aroma and it tastes like black cherry, red strawberry with a hint of sweet vanilla and spice. This rioja wine was very easy to drink. Its' medium body would pair nicely with a tapas themed meal or something nice and light as the wine is not overpowering in any way - even a lazy Sunday afternoon lunch of meat and cheese sandwiches and soup would work well! ( This is what I had and it was amazing: Portuguese buns, mortadella, aged cheddar and tomato sandwiches with a carrot and orange soup.)
I would buy this wine again in a heart beat. This falls into my "Hell Yes!" category - especially at this price point! Wow - I am really quite pleasantly surprised by this wine. I think it is a great example of what a Spanish rioja should taste like and I have no problem recommending it to bring along to an easy, casual dinner party with friends.
Would love to know your feedback on this wine when you try it!
Enjoy.
XO
C
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