2001 Conde De Valdemar Crianza Rioja

[dananne]

I recently had the 1995 Conde de Valdemar Gran Reserva Rioja, which was well worth the $14. Pretty classic in style. I've had less luck with the Crianzas (had some cork issues, I think, in the bottles coming into this market). For about the same price, I prefer the Bodegas LAN Crianzas. Stepping up a few more dollars, Artadi's Vinas de Gain Crianza (about $16) is pretty consistent, too. But at that price, you are better off just getting Bodegas Muga's Reserva Rioja.