Category Archives: Rioja

2011 Elefante La Senda Tempranillo

Posted on March 13, 2014 by Jeremy Pringle

A blend of declassified fruit from Rioja. 95% Tempranillo and 5% Garnacha. Imported by Fourth Wave Wines. I struggled with it and will be interested to see how it is viewed by others. During my tasting it seemed to lack … Continue reading →

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2011 Caló Rioja Tempranillo

Posted on November 26, 2013 by Jeremy Pringle

These Tempranillos were tasted single blind over the course of a day. The Caló came out on top. Half of it spends three months in seasoned American and French oak while the other 50% is matured in one year old 225 … Continue reading →

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2006 Viña Muriel Reserva

Posted on July 22, 2013 by Jeremy Pringle

These Bodegas Muriel wines are brought into Australia by Fourth Wave Wine. Nicholas Crampton and co. seem to have a happy knack for finding bargains at many different price points. From the same area as the 2004 Gran Reserva reviewed previously. As it’s “only” Reserva, laws … Continue reading →

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2004 Viña Muriel Gran Reserva

Posted on July 22, 2013 by Jeremy Pringle

A few tech specs before we get to a very charming wine indeed. The grapes come from vines of 40 years average age planted in Rioja Alavesa vineyards in the Basque Alava province. Fermentation takes place in stainless steel and … Continue reading →

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2009 Calo Rioja Tempranillo

Posted on April 26, 2011 by Jeremy Pringle

Spain, Rioja 13.5% Screwcap $18.99 I’m liking what I see when it comes to the wines Fourth Wave are importing to Australian shores; value for money, modern expressions that don’t seem like cynical attempts to cash in on an increasingly … Continue reading →

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