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Try Cariñena Wines Right Now

Kathleen Willcox
Features
7 min read
Perched in the Northeastern corner of Spain, Cariñena’s vineyards cannot be summarized neatly. This Spanish wine region's terroir comes not only from the soil and climate in which the grapes are grown, but also the rich, incredibly diverse culture and history of the region. The grape -- also Cariñena, known

Vivanco Blanco

David Honig
Wine Reviews
1 min read
A perfumed nose shows a bouquet of white flowers and peaches. Peaches give way to Valencia oranges, then lemon, on the palate. A mineral backbone and hints of vanilla give structure and depth. This is crisp and energetic. Drink with fried oysters. Recommended. 89 points. DBH WHO: Vivanco WHAT: Viura,

Carlos Serres Crianza

David Honig
Wine Reviews
1 min read
Rich black cherry aromas come up from the glass. On the palate, cherry gives way to raspberry, then pomegranate, with a background of roses and lavender. Tannins are structured, acids racy. This runs through a whole palate of red fruits, with great florals and firm structure. Drink with clay oven

Carlos Serres Old Vines Rioja

David Honig
Wine Reviews
1 min read
Cherries and white pepper pop on the nose. Raspberry and vanilla come through on the palate. Fruity and soft on the palate, this would pair well with duck confit flatbread. Recommended. 88 points. DBH WHO: Carlos Serres WHAT: Tempranillo WHEN: 2015 DESIGNATION: Old Vines WHERE: Rioja, Spain HOW MUCH: $10

What We’re Drinking – Carlos Serres Reserva

David Honig
Wine Reviews
1 min read
The nose is earthy, musty, mushroom and humus with cherries playing backup. The palate is more fruit-forward, with cherries and raspberries in the lead, freshly turned earth, tobacco, and mushrooms following along. Soft red fruit, complex earthy flavors, and round tannins make a food-friendly wine of great depth for the

What We’re Drinking – Las Rocas Garnacha

David Honig
Wine Reviews
1 min read
Cherries, red licorice, and freshly-turned earth come out on the nose. Candied cherry erupts on the palate with red licorice close behind. The mid-palate, too, has deep earthiness. The overall impression is red fruit candy. Drink with pot roast. Recommended. 86 points. DBH WHO: Las Rocas de San Alejandro WHAT: