For decades we have been sharing our love for Rioja and recently The New York Times published an article in praise of these wines, especially for their value. Eric Asimov (wine critic for The Times) asked a very important and practical question for wine consumers today: "Who among us would not like the opportunity to drink aged wines without paying a fortune or waiting them out?"
"It's accepted wisdom today that most wine drinkers do not have the money, the storage space or the patience to wait years as their bottles age to maturity. Consumers expect wines to be ready, or at least enjoyable, immediately after they buy them."
His solution is the same as ours: Rioja Reservas.
Asimov explains, "... what’s exciting is that some Rioja producers are not bound by the minimal-aging standards for reservas. Bless their hearts, they go above and beyond what’s required. This means, happily, that in stores it’s not hard to find Rioja reservas that are more than 10 years old. These are current releases, and in the great scheme of things, they really don’t cost much at all; mostly $30 to $40, half of what you might pay for a mediocre Napa cabernet." (You can read the entire article here)
Below are some of the wines reviewed in the article as well as other great Rioja Reservas that we currently have available.
