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DRINK OF THE WEEK
7th July 2025
Cepa Lebrel Rioja Reserva
Lidl £6.29
Drinker Rating 90
Rioja is one of those wines that can be a little confusing as it comes with a variety of age statements. This week's wine is a Reserva which means that it must have been aged for at least three years, one of which should be in oak barrels prior to release. Wines labeled Joven have no age requirements at all and those called Crianza need two years with one being in oak. Does this make sense?
So the oak in this particular wine really imparts some lovely vanilla and gorse character and it's well worth seeking out. I do have to say though that Lidl also sell the Joven and Crianza versions of Cepa Lebrel and it is well worth buying all three so that you can taste the difference for yourself.
This wine is spectacular value and really ripe for BBQ season.
Cheers!
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7th July 2025
Cepa Lebrel Rioja Reserva
Lidl £6.29
Drinker Rating 90
Rioja is one of those wines that can be a little confusing as it comes with a variety of age statements. This week's wine is a Reserva which means that it must have been aged for at least three years, one of which should be in oak barrels prior to release. Wines labeled Joven have no age requirements at all and those called Crianza need two years with one being in oak. Does this make sense?
So the oak in this particular wine really imparts some lovely vanilla and gorse character and it's well worth seeking out. I do have to say though that Lidl also sell the Joven and Crianza versions of Cepa Lebrel and it is well worth buying all three so that you can taste the difference for yourself.
This wine is spectacular value and really ripe for BBQ season.
Cheers!
Instagram review of this drink
TikTok review of this drink
My seasonal roundup of wines from this retailer
PAST DRINKS OF THE WEEK
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