La Rioja Alta Red Wine

Spain - Rioja - "Hints of tobacco, smoke and vanilla are a fragrant thread winding through the baked cherry and raspberry fruit, cocoa powder and red licorice notes on display in this lively, harmonious, focused red. Fine, crisp tannins firm..."

Spain - Rioja - "Hints of cocoa powder and anise wind through the warmed cherry, plum and fig fruit flavors on display in this plushly textured red, backed by lively acidity and lightly chewy tannins. Hints of iron and herbs linger on the finish..."

Rioja, Spain- "Dark ruby-colored with a garnet rim, it displays a lovely nose of Asian spices, incense, tobacco, balsamic, and blackberry. On the palate it has exceptional depth, layers of spicy black fruit, excellent ripeness, and an elegant personality."

Rioja, Spain- Aromas of ripe dark fruits like plum and blackberry, complemented by balsamic notes, brioche, toasted bread, vanilla, toffee, and cinnamon. The palate is well-structured and balanced, offering pleasant freshness and smooth, polished tannins, leading to a harmonious finish.

Rioja, Spain - "Fresh blueberries and brambleberries take center stage, which is striking for a wine of this age. There are also lots of roasted herbs, such as sage, not to mention floral elements, including lavender and dried violets. Then come cedar, sandalwood..."

Rioja, Spain - "...the wine shows a nice combination of power and elegance. It's clean and modern but with a traditional twist, some developed aromas and very fine chalky tannins from the limestone-rich soils."

Rioja, Spain - "The aromas to this are stunning with dried strawberry, stone and fresh mushroom. Full body and very tight with incredible depth and structure. It goes on for minutes. One of the greatest ever..." [WS 2018 Top 100 #4]