Dark ruby in color with a wide reddish rim.
Beautiful nose of black currants, plums, licorice, light oak, spices, chocolates, earth, eucalyptus and black pepper.
Medium plus in body with medium plus acidity.
Dry on the palate with currants, plums, cooked cherries, spices, oak, licorice, tobacco, herbs, earth, dark chocolates, coffee and peppercorn.
Medium finish with fine grained tannins and tangy raspberries.
This 7 year old Rioja is starting to drink very nicely now. Elegant and nicely balanced. Complex and entertaining.
Will continue to age nicely in the next 5 to 7 years.
Good by itself as a sipping wine or with food.
14% alcohol by volume.
91 points.
$20. — a month ago
delicious, a bit austere in the best way. some dark fruits — 10 hours ago
A wonderful and flavorful Spanish red! Bold and juicy! Enjoyed it with beef steaks. Flavors of blueberry, blackberry and dark cherry. — 9 days ago
Black current, dried black cherry and slight tobacco. Very light tannins.
Excellent with beef and stews. — 12 days ago
Beautiful, balanced wine. Will purchase again. — 10 hours ago
Brian Hearty
2020. Broke up the Christmas Eve seafood tradition and braised a beef roast instead. This big, vanilla oaky garnacha paired great! — 8 days ago