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Decanter - Alternatives to Rioja...

10 March 2017

We’re delighted that two of our wines have made it into Decanter’s article on wines that work as an alternative to Rioja.

 

Featured in ‘Rioja alternatives: Wines to try next’ by James Button

 

Morgenhof Wine Estate Merlot 2012

“Given bottle age before release, this smooth operator has the dusty fruit of a Rioja with some age, and a similar chocolatey roundness. Mulberry and spice, ripe and rich, with a lick of oak.”

 

Grape(s): Tempranillo, Petit Verdot, Graciano

Taster: Amy Wislocki

Alc: 14%

Overall Rating: 90

Full article: http://www.decanter.com/wine-reviews-tastings/quality-rioja-alternatives-356442/

 

McHenry Hohnen Tiger Country 2010

“No surprises that this brings Rioja to mind in the glass when you look at the varietal mix. Chunky black fruits, cocoa and vanilla aromas lead into a lovely grainy-textured palate of plum, liquorice and spice.”

 

Grape(s): Tempranillo, Petit Verdot, Graciano

Taster: Amy Wislocki

Alc: 14.8%

Overall Rating: 89

Full article: http://www.decanter.com/wine-reviews-tastings/quality-rioja-alternatives-356442/

 

Photo: Morgenhof Cellar and Sunrise over the winery at McHenry Hohnen