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Charming upscale accommodation in Rioja Wine Region, Spain. The best location to discover Northern Spain: wineries, modern architecture, Medieval quaint villages, the best restaurants, spas, etc....Indulge in the pleasures of slow good living with a glass of Rioja wine in your hand. Welcome to the pleasures of "la buena vida". Please check www.casajosephine.com
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2004, 2005 or 2007 -the latest crianza for sale now, after its compulsory ageing of one year in barrel and two in bottle- are our favorite years. The best value for money, and a safe choice if you do not want to risk it. Go crianza!R. López de Heredia 2003 $26 ★★★ (Three Stars)
Rioja Crianza Viña Cubillo. Earthy, light, graceful and complex with a lovely, silky texture. (Polaner Selections, Mount Kisco, N.Y.)
Fin de Siglo Ribaguda 2004 $18 ★★★ (Three Stars)
Rioja Crianza. Fresh, elegant and complex with flavors of ripe fruit, earth and minerals. (Winelite Imports, Englewood Cliffs, N.J.)
BEST VALUE Sierra Cantabria 2005 $14 ★★★ (Three Stars)
Rioja Crianza. Spicy and energetic with fine texture and lingering, complex flavors. (Tempranillo, New Rochelle, N.Y.)
Bodegas Sáenz de Santamaría 2004 $14 ★★ ½ (Two and a Half Stars)
Rioja Crianza Rondan. Graceful and pure with spicy flavors and a velvety texture. (P-S Wines, Portland, Ore.)
Marqués de Vitoria Rioja Crianza 2004 $19 ★★ ½ (Two and a Half Stars)
Fruit flavors with earthy, smoky, mineral accents. (Vinaio Imports, the Bronx)
Viña Izadi Rioja Crianza 2005 $13 ★★ (Two Stars)
Elegant and pure with soft fruit and herbal flavors. (Fine Wine Imports, Frederick, Md.)
Bodegas Riojanas 2006 $14
★★ (Two Stars) Rioja Crianza Monte Real
Dark and burly yet balanced; herbal notes add complexity. (Vintage Wines, Staten Island)
El Coto Rioja Crianza 2005 $12 ★★ (Two Stars)
Straightforward, with balanced flavors of fruit and oak. (Frederick Wildman & Sons, Manhattan)
Zuazo Gastón Rioja Crianza 2005 $10 ★★ (Two Stars)
Balanced and straightforward with spicy fruit flavors. (Polaner Selections, Mount Kisco, N.Y.)
Marqués de Cáceres Rioja Crianza 2005 $9 ★★ (Two Stars)
Dense, tannic and muscular, yet balanced. (Vineyard Brands, Birmingham, Ala.)

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Aprovecha tu tiempo en Ezcaray para descubrir sus maravillosos bosques de hayas.
Los días 5, 6 y 7 del próximo marzo Logroño acogerá la eliminatoria entre España y Suiza de la Copa Davis 2010.
The first round tie of Davis Cup 2010 is to be held in Logrono next March (5th to 7th).
Una habitación doble en Casa Josephine. Con un balcón al sureste, la luz de la mañana baña este dormitorio decorado con mapas antiguos y muebles de los años sesenta.
Double room at Casa Josephine. Ancient maps on the walls and furniture from the sixties in this sunny room that faces Southeast.