La Rioja Alavesa, La Rioja, Spain
Popped and poured; enjoyed over the course of a couple of hours. The 2016 Reserva pours a few ruby/purple color with a near opaque core; medium+ viscosity with moderate staining of the tears. On the nose, the wine is developing with notes of tart, ripe and dried fruits: black cherry, toasted coconut, dried dill, tobacco, well oiled all glove, a whiff of varnish and fine baking spices. On the palate, the wine is dry with medium+ tannin and medium acid. Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish is medium+. This is a delicious, somewhat modern leaning Rioja that’s true to place. Drink now through 2041.
Popped and poured; enjoyed over the course of a couple of hours. The 2016 Reserva pours a few ruby/purple color with a near opaque core; medium+ viscosity with moderate staining of the tears. On the nose, the wine is developing with notes of tart, ripe and dried fruits: black cherry, toasted coconut, dried dill, tobacco, well oiled all glove, a whiff of varnish and fine baking spices. On the palate, the wine is dry with medium+ tannin and medium acid. Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish is medium+. This is a delicious, somewhat modern leaning Rioja that’s true to place. Drink now through 2041.
Oct 9th, 2025
What an intense and powerful Rioja. Blend of Tempranillo (85%), Graciano (10%) and Mazuelo (5%). Aromas of red and black cherry/currant fruit with hints of herbs, violets and dry earth. Pallet notes more black berry/currant and plum fruit with notes of chocolate, black tea, baking spices and herbs. Not overly oaky (French Oak aging?) Nice depth with a bit of a creamy texture. Dusty tannins and quite dry.
What an intense and powerful Rioja. Blend of Tempranillo (85%), Graciano (10%) and Mazuelo (5%). Aromas of red and black cherry/currant fruit with hints of herbs, violets and dry earth. Pallet notes more black berry/currant and plum fruit with notes of chocolate, black tea, baking spices and herbs. Not overly oaky (French Oak aging?) Nice depth with a bit of a creamy texture. Dusty tannins and quite dry.
May 1st, 2023
Just the way we like it. Fyldig, fruktig, rund og nydelig ettersmak.
Just the way we like it. Fyldig, fruktig, rund og nydelig ettersmak.
Apr 23rd, 2021
