plum, blackberry, boysenberry, black cherry, lavender, incense, graphite, tootsie, mocha, cedar & balsamic ~ rich, deep & dark but w nice acidity
plum, blackberry, boysenberry, black cherry, lavender, incense, graphite, tootsie, mocha, cedar & balsamic ~ rich, deep & dark but w nice acidity
Feb 27th, 2017
This is one of the Richer, Full bodied Rioja Reserva’s I have had. The color is a dark, inky purple.
It has strong notes of cherry on the nose that surprisingly do not reappear until a smooth long finish.
What first hits the palate is more earthy notes, like Forrest Floor, reminiscent of a cold climate Pinot, with lots of Oak.
The black cherries come rushing in once again and give you a warm feel as it finishes.
Price $55
96 points
Obviously, Paired well with Manchego Cheese but surprisingly with a dish that highlighted mushrooms, Kale and Broccoli that highlighted the wines earthy undertones.
This is one of the Richer, Full bodied Rioja Reserva’s I have had. The color is a dark, inky purple.
It has strong notes of cherry on the nose that surprisingly do not reappear until a smooth long finish.
What first hits the palate is more earthy notes, like Forrest Floor, reminiscent of a cold climate Pinot, with lots of Oak.
The black cherries come rushing in once again and give you a warm feel as it finishes.
Price $55
96 points
Obviously, Paired well with Manchego Cheese but surprisingly with a dish that highlighted mushrooms, Kale and Broccoli that highlighted the wines earthy undertones.
Oct 27th, 2018
La Rioja Alta, La Rioja, Spain
