New Press - Washington Post calls Rios de Tinta 2018 Excellent

Apr 24, 2020

In an article entitled This $12 chardonnay can take the edge off a ‘rough day’, the Washington Post wine columnist Dave McIntyre highlighted the Rios de Tinta 2018

Rios de Tinta 2018
** (Excellent)
Ribera del Duero, Spain, $16

Here’s a gulpable red wine, suitable for washing down steaks, burgers, pizza or salami. I suggest pouring a glass and setting glass and bottle aside for a half-hour to let the flavors unfurl while you sip a rosé and make dinner. According to the label, “Rios de Tinta” translates as rivers of ink, and this wine is, indeed, inky dark. The grape is tinta del pais, a local name for tempranillo. The wine offers meaty aromas and flavors, with a hint of dark berries and tobacco leaf. ABV: 14 percent.

Imported by Grapes of Spain, distributed by Elite: Available in the District at A-1 Wines & Liquors, Paul’s of Chevy Chase, Rodman’s, Uptown Market. Available in Maryland at Beers & Cheers Too in Gaithersburg, the Happy Grape and Wine Source in Baltimore, Jason’s Wine & Spirits in Ellicott City, Knowles Station Wine & Co. in Kensington, Richburn Discount Liquors in Columbia. Available in Virginia Arrowine and Cheese in Arlington, Unwined in Belleview.

Availability information is based on distributor records. Wines might not be in stock at every listed store and might be sold at additional stores. Prices are approximate. Check Winesearcher.com to verify availability, or ask a favorite wine store to order through a distributor.


https://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/food/this-12-chardonnay-can-take-the-edge-off-a-rough-day/2020/04/24/4373d2e0-8407-11ea-a3eb-e9fc93160703_story.html?arc404=true