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Rioja Crianza 2009/2010 Viña Pomal

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Grape

Tempranillo

Origin
Viña Pomal is the flagship wine of Bodegas Bilbaínas, one of Rioja's oldest estates, and has now been produced for over 100 years. The winery had a bottling plant near London's Charing Cross in the 1940's, and Viña Pomal was reputed to be a favourite of Winston Churchill.
Taste
This deep cherry red wine is full of black fruit and liquorice notes, with hints of cocoa and toast from 12 months' ageing in American oak barrels. Supple tannins and elegant on the palate.
Enjoy
Pairs with the typical Rioja matches like grilled red meats, but will also accompany rice dishes, cheese or pâté.

Body

Red Wine with of a Body of C

Diet

  • Suitable for vegetarians

    Suitable for vegetarians

  • Suitable for vegans

    Suitable for vegans

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  • 4 out of 5

    Very nice - would recommend laying down for 3 -5 yrs

    Very enjoyable rioja, good tannins and some nice astringency, showing some nice grassy undertones and good fruit content. A good quality wine that I would suggest would benefit from laying down for atleast 3-5 yrs, then I imagine the flavour would lengthen and it would be a cracker, buiy lots!

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    • TomG
    • 23 October 2012
    5 out of 5

    Excellent value quality Rioja

    I was recommended this wine by journalist, Oz Clarke, at an event last month and I must admit I was very pleasantly surprised. The aromas of this wine are just incredible - packed full of cherries and berries but yet balanced by a touch of oak. Just superb. At this price, this is certainly my new party pleaser!!

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  • 5 out of 5

    Perfect for any Rioja-lover

    I really enjoyed this, I recommend you get a few in while it’s still on offer. Ideal if you know you already enjoy a Rioja, it’s oaky, peppery and complex. Worth pointing out that it is especially dry, rather than overly fruity – you know what you like - but that does not detract from its complexity. I would proudly take this to any dinner party or give as a gift, it’s delicious.

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    • JamesM
    • 25 April 2011
    2 out of 5

    An unimpressive Crianza

    This wine was a bit of a disappointment. Following on the back of several really good experiences of Rioja Criaza, I thought six bottles of Vina Pomal would be a fool proof investment. Not so. While the wine improves considerably if left to breath for a day, it still has a lot to be desired at best when compared to other Crianzas of a similar price. I'm no tasting expert but this is my experience of the wine. It starts off very dark and rich, full of well aged flavours - you can definitely taste the oak barrels. It then fades away smoothly but just before it leaves, gives what I can only describe as a stab in throat. Not a nice parting experience or one that makes you want to go back for the next sip.

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Press Reviews

  • "There are many excellent rosé son sale at the moment but, for me, February is just not the right time of year for something which requires sever chilling. This, however, is a balnced, medium-bodied Rioja, full of spicy oka and dark fruits, that would do ample justice to a simple grilled main course, such as calves’ liver with sage or peppered tuna steak for that cosy fireside supper à deux."

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