Now that the holidays are over, I'm back reviewing wines and giving you some info and opinions. My first wine of 2008 is a real winner. Marin Codax Ergo Rioja 2005 is a red wine that's 86% Tempranillo & 14% Mazuelo. It's aged for 8 months in American Oak barrels. The initial bouquet is of oak, red berries & citrus. It has up front fruits with some cocoa, tobacco, and cherry. It has a medium finish with light tannins. It needs some aeration, so decant it before serving.
Tempranillo is the primary grape of Spain's Rioja region. It's also being widely planted in California, so look for some local expressions of this fine red grape. Martin Codax Ergo is $10 to $15 at larger stores, including World Market. It's well worth the money.
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