93 Points ~ La Guia Penin (Spain’s most famous and comprehensive wine guide) 91 Points ~ Decanter Magazine
Black-cherry-colour, with violet hues which signify youthfulness and good evolution. Intense, concentrated aroma with dark berried fruit (plums, blackberries and blueberries) which mingle elegantly with the tertiary aromas from the oak ageing, bringing out balsamic notes of liquorice and eucalyptus, a fine base of caramel and toffee, and a spicy, mineral finish which gives the wine great aromatic complexity. On the palate, it is supple and oily, with good backbone, in which the taste sensations appear at all times with great finesse and elegance. It has a very pleasant finish, long and lingering with a balsamic, spicy, mineral retronasal sensation that seems to go on and on.
Finca Torrea is different than the wines traditionally produced by Marqués de Riscal. It has a more modern character, with greater fruitiness and fewer balsamic nuances, with a shorter period of cask ageing, using French oak casks, and also shorter bottle ageing.
The wine label is an abstraction of the famous architecture of the winery building and vineyard plots themselves.
Specs
Vintate: 2016
Varietals: 90% Tempranillo, 10% Graciano
D.O.C.: Rioja, Spain
Barrel Regime: 18 months in French and American oak
Marqués de Riscal is one of the oldest Rioja wineries. Founded in Elciego (Álava) in 1858 by Guillermo Hurtado de Amézaga, the winery has been a reference point at both the national and international levels. The winery itself is literally a work of art, designed and “Wrapped” by Frank Gehry. The winery also features a luxury hotel for guests.
Marqués de Riscal is truly a global brand as it exports 60% of its production, distributing to more than 80 countries. Marqués de Riscal wines have received the highest international accolades as well as numerous awards and mentions in the critical press. It was the first non-French wine to win the diploma of honor of the Bordeaux Exhibition. This diploma was added to the wine’s label and to this day is represented on the wine bottles with pride.
Available States
AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, FL, GA, ID, IL, IN, IA, KS, LA, ME, MD, MA, MI, MN, MO, MT, NE, NV, NH, NJ, NM, NY, NC, ND, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, VT, VA, WA, WV, WI, WY
How much more are you saving by buying a full case?
(Note: Tax & Shipping not included in savings calculations)
2016 Marqués de Riscal Spanish Rioja - $80 = 33.32%
@chipgreen@kawichris650 Tied with the 12/26/20 '15-'16 vertical offering. This is the 15th offering (from @chipgreen’s thread) that comes in at 33.32%. The record is 33.87% (2009 Laurel Glen CS).
@StellaDarling I’d be willing to take 6 off your hands. I’m in Chicago, but drive through NW Indiana/SW Michigan a few times a year. I do need to head up to Three Oaks, MI to pick up some bourbon and my empty barrel soon.
Do not rely in any way on the below comments, because;
My palate is shot from finishing up a
2010 Patton Valley Vineyard Pinot Noir Willamette Valley
and starting a
2013 Wind Gap Wines Pinot Noir Amaya Ridge Vineyard
but I did find, thanks CT, that I had a '16 in the house.
PnP @ 17ºC into a Casemates stemless, no alcohol I could perceive. Duh, look what I’ve already been pouring, as daughter is visiting and leaving tomorrow.
I like the nose, a nice bit of funk to accompany dark dry fruits.
Not a ‘simple’ bottle, but neither is it, for me, this evening, something to contemplate either; but consider time and place. A solid effort that’s interesting, with a reasonably long finish . Really need to revisit to be objective.
Daughter was meh with it, and then they fed me apple pie, vanilla ice cream with Cavedoni balsamic topping to pair with the Rioja.
Yeah, a sick Rat, but I ate it and drank as well.
Disclaimer:
I was not paid for this, and you get what you pay for…
And no, you don’t get a Lab Rat banner or highlight.
Deal with it.
If there is any left tomorrow, perhaps I can make sense of this for y’all with a second tip of the bottle.
I’ll likely grab some additional, both to squirrel and gift.
At this price point, it doesn’t require all that much thought.
@accs@michaelvella@bfibear
Depending on what others end up wanting, and if bfibear joins in, a second case may be advisable.
I did put in the order for a case, and I could settle for 4. Work is in Mira Mesa area of SD for exchange.
@accs@michaelvella@rjquillin Tell y’all what: keep me in mind as a backup / if there are extra bottles floating around, but a 2nd case sounds a bit much. thanks!
@accs@bfibear@michaelvella
While I was hoping for a 1/2 case, how does the below look for all? I could back it down additionally if a three wants to be four or a two wants to be three.
I’ll post tracking here when I get it. Please whisper contact info.
lmk
I’ll be in San Diego April 17-24. If I order two bottles, it seems from the estimated delivery dates that they might arrive while I’m there. The last bottles I shipped there were enjoyed without me. Is it safe to say these will arrive before or during my stay? Or would you San Diego folks like me to grab a couple/few bottles if you do a split?
@warpedrotors Often, but not always, these ship before the stated timeline.
Maybe @WineDavid49 or @WCCWineGirl could confirm the SoCal shipping expectations for you?
Popped the 2016 from last year’s vertical this morning. Was waiting to commit until tonight after I enjoyed more of the bottle, but the threat of a sellout and the delicious sips from this morning have me in for a case!
OK, this keeps coming up, and I have(had) 11 bottles left. I don’t recall the first one, but #2 is: Great fruit, full spectrum. Drying tannins. Enough acid to make me want to take another sip.
Will be drinking with an avocado salad that I made; avocados, tomatoes, roasted pablanos, jalapenos, red onion soaked in rice wine vinegar, cilantro, a shallot, fresh garlic, coriander, cumin, salt, black pepper, a little garlic powder, a little chile powder and a little lime juice.
The alcohol is well-masked. Relatively short finish. Overall, a very nice drinking wine.
Finally was able to open a bottle of this. Mmm… that was yummy stuff. I am happy I got in on this deal. Nice tannins, nice buzz, nice fruit and oak. It kept getting better the longer we sipped and held up nicely against our pork dinner.
My case came today and I can not be more pleased! I am no sommelier but I know a good wine when I taste it. It is an everyday price for a special occasion wine. I love casemates.
Drinking a bottle of this with Pollo en Pepitoria (Spanish style braised chicken and almonds) I love this wine and can’t wait for the next offering (if ever) but I know if it is offered I’m in for a case.
2016 Marqués de Riscal Finca Torrea Rioja
Tasting Notes
93 Points ~ La Guia Penin (Spain’s most famous and comprehensive wine guide)
91 Points ~ Decanter Magazine
Specs
Included in the Box
2-bottles:
Case:
Price Comparison
Not for sale online, $600/case MSRP
About The Winery
Available States
AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, FL, GA, ID, IL, IN, IA, KS, LA, ME, MD, MA, MI, MN, MO, MT, NE, NV, NH, NJ, NM, NY, NC, ND, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, VT, VA, WA, WV, WI, WY
Estimated Delivery
Thursday, Apr 22 - Monday, Apr 26
Marqués de Riscal Spanish Rioja
2 bottles for $39.99 $20/bottle + $4/bottle shipping
Case of 12 for $159.99 $13.33/bottle + $1/bottle shipping
2016 Marqués de Riscal Finca Torrea Rioja
And, of course, it’s the '15 I have here at home so I can’t even do a faux rat to decide if I ~need~ anymore…
@rjquillin
WD’s just helping you work towards a vertical.
@rjquillin I would say that there are definite annual differences, but I would still appreciate a review
@kawichris650
Already had that from the
previous offer for the '15 and '16
How much more are you saving by buying a full case?
(Note: Tax & Shipping not included in savings calculations)
2016 Marqués de Riscal Spanish Rioja - $80 = 33.32%
@chipgreen
Is that a record? If not, it must be close.
@chipgreen @kawichris650 Tied with the 12/26/20 '15-'16 vertical offering. This is the 15th offering (from @chipgreen’s thread) that comes in at 33.32%. The record is 33.87% (2009 Laurel Glen CS).
Bought this the last time it came up and liked it a lot. In for a case.
/giphy popular-misguided-earthworm
Loved the last offering. In for a case. Would be happy to split since I still have some from the last case. Northern Indiana/SW Michigan area.
/giphy brainy-jokey-bottle
@StellaDarling I’d be willing to take 6 off your hands. I’m in Chicago, but drive through NW Indiana/SW Michigan a few times a year. I do need to head up to Three Oaks, MI to pick up some bourbon and my empty barrel soon.
@warpedrotors sounds good. Thx
Midtown NYC, I bought a case if you want to split.
/giphy scared-dear-neck
@InVinoVeritas I’m in.
Do not rely in any way on the below comments, because;
My palate is shot from finishing up a
2010 Patton Valley Vineyard Pinot Noir Willamette Valley
and starting a
2013 Wind Gap Wines Pinot Noir Amaya Ridge Vineyard
but I did find, thanks CT, that I had a '16 in the house.
PnP @ 17ºC into a Casemates stemless, no alcohol I could perceive. Duh, look what I’ve already been pouring, as daughter is visiting and leaving tomorrow.
I like the nose, a nice bit of funk to accompany dark dry fruits.
Not a ‘simple’ bottle, but neither is it, for me, this evening, something to contemplate either; but consider time and place. A solid effort that’s interesting, with a reasonably long finish . Really need to revisit to be objective.
Daughter was meh with it, and then they fed me apple pie, vanilla ice cream with Cavedoni balsamic topping to pair with the Rioja.
Yeah, a sick Rat, but I ate it and drank as well.
Disclaimer:
I was not paid for this, and you get what you pay for…
And no, you don’t get a Lab Rat banner or highlight.
Deal with it.
If there is any left tomorrow, perhaps I can make sense of this for y’all with a second tip of the bottle.
I’ll likely grab some additional, both to squirrel and gift.
At this price point, it doesn’t require all that much thought.
Would anybody in San Francisco like to split it?
Any interest in splitting a case in San Diego?
@accs yep. also willing to take only 3 if someone else local is interested.
@accs @michaelvella @michaelvella
Likely I’ll be grabbing a case that I’d like to keep half of.
@accs @rjquillin Would you be willing to do a 3 way split and settle for 4 each?
@accs absolutely up for this, although it seems like this is already getting logistically confusing!
@accs @michaelvella @bfibear
Depending on what others end up wanting, and if bfibear joins in, a second case may be advisable.
I did put in the order for a case, and I could settle for 4. Work is in Mira Mesa area of SD for exchange.
@accs @michaelvella @rjquillin Tell y’all what: keep me in mind as a backup / if there are extra bottles floating around, but a 2nd case sounds a bit much. thanks!
@accs @bfibear @michaelvella
While I was hoping for a 1/2 case, how does the below look for all? I could back it down additionally if a three wants to be four or a two wants to be three.
I’ll post tracking here when I get it. Please whisper contact info.
lmk
3/4 rjq
3/4 michaelvella
3 accs
2 bfibear
I’ll be in San Diego April 17-24. If I order two bottles, it seems from the estimated delivery dates that they might arrive while I’m there. The last bottles I shipped there were enjoyed without me. Is it safe to say these will arrive before or during my stay? Or would you San Diego folks like me to grab a couple/few bottles if you do a split?
@warpedrotors Often, but not always, these ship before the stated timeline.
Maybe @WineDavid49 or @WCCWineGirl could confirm the SoCal shipping expectations for you?
@klezman @warpedrotors @WCCWineGirl yea, we have these in house. they’ll get there much sooner.
@klezman @WCCWineGirl @Winedavid49 Thanks for the responses. Looks like I’ll be sending two to meet me in SD.
Again!??
This us an automatic case buy! I’m almost done with the last case.
@winesnob wine snobs for the win!!! Just grabbed me a few.
Have a case. Haven’t tried it. Pulled one out yesterday and looked at it. Drank a Wellington instead.
@FritzCat
@FritzCat
can’t fault you there. I still have about 10 cases of Wellington. Serious rationing 
I loved the Reserva vertical by this producer that was offered last November! Missed out on the Christmas time offering of this so in this time!
/giphy dependent-meddlesome-brick
@StingingJ it’s definitely not of the same caliber as the Riserva but still a solid daily sipper from Spain.
There are rat reports on the 2016 from the previous vertical offering.
@ampeloquin22 @takethefarm @Heyjude1
any interest in a split?
@carl669 Definitely! I’d like six, but will take four depending on what others may want.
/giphy glossy grueling illusionist
Any PDX splits?
@douglasp60 I’d be open to a split! I’m in Oregon City.
@padaltalula unless there is more hiding, cases are out
@padaltalula We are in luck. WD must have found a little more
/giphy spectacular-bold-dirt
@douglasp60 🥳🥳🥳
@douglasp60 I thought we’d missed it! I’m swamped with orders today so I’m glad you’re on it!
/image leaded-perceptive-osprey
/giphy choosy-spotted-nail
/giphy compromising-ready-trick
/giphy floral-glamorous-river
Anyone want to Split in KC?
Loved this the last time it was offered.
NorCal Split for anyone? I’m in Santa Rosa
@winejosh I am can do a split and live in Santa Rosa as well.
@alaflying Just saw your message. Looks like they’re out but I’ll put in a note to be on the list for one if they add more!
Anyone interested in a split near Indy? I got it the last time it was offered and have been enjoying it!
Ugh. No cases it seems now
Oh BOO, We really wanted another case of this! Any more, please?
@chrismartin WOW! We asked, and it happened. Cases came back. Thanks!
@chrismartin Nice how that works sometimes
Looks like maybe, Just got the option and ordered
/giphy bossy-indigo-wound
Popped the 2016 from last year’s vertical this morning. Was waiting to commit until tonight after I enjoyed more of the bottle, but the threat of a sellout and the delicious sips from this morning have me in for a case!
/giphy rowdy-didactic-sidewalk
Anyone in PHX/East Valley want to split?
Dang, no more cases, what are the magic words to get some added??
@napellicci @winedavid49 anyway to shake the tree of Rioja for more cases? Pretty pleeeezzz?
plenty of buyers still about!
Sorry folks, looks like I got the last case.
@winedavid49. Add me to the list of those wanting a case.
@RDUORDMDWGSO @winedavid49 Same here!
Absolutely would love to have a case or two!
More cases please!
Need a case please
Could not say no, split out the last one from Xmas pretty heavy so more for the masses (plus I had a coupon and it’s burning a hole in my pocket)
/giphy absorbed-precise-catfish
Snooze you lose winers:) I got the last one offered a few months ago and it was fantastic. I jumped on this one.
Wow, this is tasty.
@michaelvella It hasn’t even settled out yet!
@rjquillin Yea, I know. I made NY steak tonight and couldn’t wait to try it.
yea, word is we won’t touch this type of deal in the future. good on ya for those who snagged this one.
@Winedavid49 “won’t touch”? As-in deals like this won’t be made available by the distributor to you in the future?
@rjquillin @Winedavid49 May be the best I didn’t FOMO this time acknowledgment I could ever get, thanks WD!
OK, this keeps coming up, and I have(had) 11 bottles left. I don’t recall the first one, but #2 is: Great fruit, full spectrum. Drying tannins. Enough acid to make me want to take another sip.
Will be drinking with an avocado salad that I made; avocados, tomatoes, roasted pablanos, jalapenos, red onion soaked in rice wine vinegar, cilantro, a shallot, fresh garlic, coriander, cumin, salt, black pepper, a little garlic powder, a little chile powder and a little lime juice.
The alcohol is well-masked. Relatively short finish. Overall, a very nice drinking wine.
@FritzCat Damn that’s good. Forgot the Queso Fresco…nice texture and flavor.
Finally was able to open a bottle of this. Mmm… that was yummy stuff. I am happy I got in on this deal. Nice tannins, nice buzz, nice fruit and oak. It kept getting better the longer we sipped and held up nicely against our pork dinner.
@Hapgood thanks for the great feedback!
My case came today and I can not be more pleased! I am no sommelier but I know a good wine when I taste it. It is an everyday price for a special occasion wine. I love casemates.
@mikepav thanks man.
poof!
Glad I got in on this, it’s nice to have such a quality wine for my everyday drinker. Wish I’d bought more to share.
Drinking a bottle of this with Pollo en Pepitoria (Spanish style braised chicken and almonds) I love this wine and can’t wait for the next offering (if ever) but I know if it is offered I’m in for a case.