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The 1998 vintage is dense crimson in aspect, with developed gamey aromas, vanilla and menthol. Full bodied and vibrant on the palate, with mature plum, blackcurrant, stewed fruits and tobacco. Wel structured, with good length and acidity.
The winter preceding the 1998 harvest was a normal Lebanese winter - a mixture of cold, rainy and snowy weather with several weeks of sunshine. This was followed by a cold, wet spring which lasted until June. Summer followed its normal pattern, although from
June until October there was no rain at all.
The harvest started on the 9th September with mixed maturity levels: some grapes were already quite mature, whilst we delayed harvesting others for up to two more weeks. There was no obvious reason for this diversity, but this is "les caprices de la nature".
The crop was good in terms of both quality and quantity – the grapes were healthy and very good to eat. Fermentation progressed smoothly, although slightly more quickly than usual, maceration was up to four weeks and the wines spent one year in French Nevers oak casks. It was blended in September 2000 and bottled in August 2001.
The 1998 is a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Cinsault and Carignan, which come from vineyards with an average age of 40 years. This vintage has more Cinsault, making it very fragrant and aromatic.
Jake Assaf, CS
Owner
Proud to be Greensboro’s first wine bar (established 2005). We are located on Battleground Ave. just north of downtown. Rioja is a relaxed place to meet friends, enjoy great wines, small plates and desserts.
We offer over forty wines by the glass. Our full wine selection features over 800 wines to enjoy.
Our creative small plates & snacks feature classic flavors from around the world. Specialties include a world-class cheese selection, gourmet grilled cheese sandwiches, cured meats from around the world and locally crafted chocolate truffles.
We work hard to find great value and provide you with an eclectic wine selection, offering selections from around the globe.
We also function as a retail shop & offer $10 off all bottles togo, plus a 10% discount on the purchase of 6-11 bottles and 15% discount on the purchase of 12-more bottles.