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Brian Carter Cellars Corrida Red (Columbia Valley (WA))

Brian Carter Cellars

Columbia Valley (WA) · Columbia Valley · United States

Fact sheet

Type
Other
Grape
Tempranillo, Graciano, Garnacha, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot
Country
United States
Region
Columbia Valley (WA) · Columbia Valley
Appellation
Columbia Valley
Body
medium
Acidity
high
Tannin
medium
Sweetness
dry

Food pairing

cordeiro · carne assada · queijos curados · churrasco · paella

Rated vintages

  • 201391 pts

    This wine is a blend of Tempranillo (63%), Graciano (26%) and Garnacha. Appealing aromas of red fruit, spice, cocoa and toasty barrel accents give way to fruit and barrel flavors brightened by tart acidity and supported by lightly grainy tannins. It's an intriguing blend of thes…

  • 201290 pts

    This wine is a unique blend of Tempranillo (62%), Graciano, Cabernet, Merlot and Garnacha. Spice, coffee, tobacco, vanilla and red-fruit aromas are followed by a smooth, elegant palate, with flavors that linger.

  • 201088 pts

    This is modeled after a Rioja crianza, showing young, mixed fruits from a blend of 62% Tempranillo, 12% Graciano, 11% Merlot, 9% Cabernet Sauvignon and 6% Grenache. Showing generous acidity, hints of apple, peach, cranberry and herb, it's a fresh and fruit-driven young wine, per…

  • 200889 pts

    Two thirds Tempranillo, this Spanish-style red blend is filled out with 17% Merlot, 6% Grenache, and 11% Cabernet Sauvignon. The fruit is dark and compact, but nicely framed with barrel spices that add some welcome sweetness. Tannins are hard and the finish brings in a broad swa…