Hacienda Grimon, Rioja (Spain) Crianza 2016

($20):  This is the kind of wine that makes Rioja so popular.  Nothing sticks out in this harmonious mid-weight wine.  The balance of fruit and savory notes reminds you it’s not a fruit bomb.  The flavors imparted by oak aging are subtle and integrated nicely.  Importers take notice — it’s not available in the U.S..
92 Michael Apstein Apr 2, 2019