| September 25, 2008 |
EL COTO DE RIOJA Rioja Crianza 2005 (86 points, $12)
This plump red has good stuffing, with just enough tannins for backbone. Offers plum, anise and mocha flavors, with a fresh, clean finish. Not showy, but balanced. Drink now through 2011. 40,000 cases imported.
--Thomas Matthews
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