Kirkland Signature Rioja Reserva 2009

Kirkland Signature Rioja Reserva 2009

The Kirkland Signature Rioja Reserva is 100% Tempranillo grapes from the Rioja Region of Spain,  The wine has been aged 24 months in American and French oak and an additional 12 months in the bottle prior to release.  The wine has 13.5% alcohol.  You would expect to pay more than the Costco price of $6.99 for a Spanish Reserva wine aged for 36 months.
Kirkland Signature Rioja Reserva is an elegant wine made from 100% Tempranillo grapes grown in the region of Rioja. Aged 24 months in American and French oak barrels and cellared for a year in the bottle prior to release, this ruby-colored wine has intense, spicy aromas with a hint of licorice. Vanilla flavors on the palate leave a pleasant, lingering, well-balanced finish.

13.5% Alcohol"

AROMA and TASTE
The 2009 Kirkland Signature Rioja Reserva begins with a very pleasant aroma full of blackberry, vanilla and mint along with secondary notes of licorice, balsamic and much more. Tasting the wine reveals that classic Rioja character that can only come from being well aged and spending some significant time in oak barrels. Having said that, the balance here is wonderful with the oak adding to the experience but never overpowering the rich fruit. Smooth and spicy, this wine is a pleasure to drink. It ends dry with more blackberry and vanilla plus some long-lasting cola and cinnamon notes. A fantastic value that is drinking fabulously right now!