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Mile High's Wine of the Week: July 24th
Montebuena Cuvée KPF Rioja 2010
Regular Price: $13.99
Sale Price: $9.99
Sale End: 7/20/2014
Montebuena Cuvée KPF Rioja 2010

The red wines of Spain’s famous Rioja region are widely regarded as some of the most engaging, food friendly, and age-worthy of any in the world. This week we have a wonderful, entry level cuvee from a fantastic old producer, Montebuena. This attractive, medium bodied offering begins in classic Rioja fashion with elegant hints of rose petals, cinnamon, and cedar on the nose. The first sip reveals plenty of juicy red cherry and raspberry notes with a creamy entry that makes this one seem very approachable. The finish is decidedly old world in style with intriguing hints of anise, earth, and tobacco all framed by a mild acidity and a kiss of ripe tannin. It is a surprisingly complete wine considering it’s modest cost, and it provides concrete proof that the days of finding 90 point $9.99 reds aren’t behind us yet!
On to the Tasting Notes:
In the interest of full disclosure, I should note that I am personally a big fan of the wines of Rioja. I don’t have too much wine in my basement, but I certainly do have a few cases of beautiful Riojas from various producers and vintages. So you’re welcome to take this review with a grain of salt. That being said, I believe that when you taste the 2010 Montebuena Rioja you will come away with a sense of appreciation for the place. It offers up a lovely bouquet that begins with hints of ripe berries and then quickly transitions into delicate notes of rose petals, anise, cedar, and violet. It is a gorgeous scent that, while it is firmly rooted in tradition, does not come across as being edgy or austere. The palate continues that theme admirably with a juicy entry that offers up creamy red cherry and red currants that are punctuated by attractive hints of fennel, baking spice, and earth. The finish is certainly not sweet, but it isn’t overly dry either. Instead it has a nice balance of humble earthy notes and silky nuances of tobacco and cherries jubilee.
Food Pairing:
This is such a versatile red that I think you’ll find that it has quite a few sweet spots for food pairings. It would be great with a plate of Mexican style carnitas and a side of fresh grilled Olathe sweet corn if you really want to take advantage of the bounty of the season. But beyond that, you could pair it up with a plate of cured meats and aged cheeses or even serve it as a cocktail with a light chill on it when the weather gets really warm.
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