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  • noun Plural form of Rioja.

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Examples

  • One interesting thing was a study showing that the use of lysozyme in Riojas reduces histamine content (it’s primarily used to kill various lactic-acid bacteria that cause spoilage aromas, as I understand it).

    Wine, allergies, histamines and sulfites - reactions from an allergist | Dr Vino's wine blog 2010

  • Doc Riojas aka Doc Rio www. sealtwo.org, go to plage NINE and scroll down to 1/2 way to read about Steve Robinson SEAL.

    Heroes or Villains? 2010

  • Many barrels later, Mr. Stryjewski believes that the best red-wine vinegars are made with earthy wines: think Rhones or Riojas.

    Vinegar-Braised Chicken With Greens Kitty Greenwald 2011

  • Spaniard Miguel Angel Jimenez, sauntering around the driving range in Akron, Ohio, at a recent tournament under a cloud of cigar smoke, has waxed poetic to reporters this summer about his favorite Riojas.

    Golf's Yearlong Happy Hour Hannah Karp 2011

  • The great 1970s Riojas of the family-owned, more than 130-year-old López de Heredia were priced between $54 and $81; by contrast, Per Se restaurant in New York offers two such vintages on its wine list for $575 each.

    Low Prices, Classic Vintages Stan Sesser 2010

  • Gran Reserva, the top level red Riojas, are aged for two years in barrels, and three years in bottle before being released in the sixth year.

    Brad Haskel: Three Places to Find the Wine Deal 2009

  • But the widely available inexpensive Riojas, such as Marqués de Cáceres (around $13), are a special summertime treat.

    Ah, a Cold, Refreshing ... Red? 2009

  • Riojas have ripe berry and cherry flavors and crisp acidity. 84$10Fairview Goats do Roam Rose Western Cape 2003 Fresh and clean, with strawberry and cherry flavors, this rose is kept honest by a pleasant bitter note at the finish.

    UNCORKED | DRY ROSES 2007

  • Members of the Soliz and Ortiz families say their feud with the neighboring Riojas family has simmered for more than a year and became more heated when Riojas 'teenage daughter started dating Miguel Soliz, 15, who was among the wounded.

    April 2005 2005

  • Baldemar Riojas, 46, was charged with six counts of aggravated battery with a firearm.

    April 2005 2005

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