This brings me back to Rioja Alavesa.. what a lovely place. The Morales family have crafted this gem with 22 months in new French Oak and another 18 months in bottle. On the nose is oak, rich red currant, cherry, licorice, and a touch of wood smoke. The palate has exotic spice, dry cherries, and cedar. Drying tannins, but not to the point of being unenjoyable. A solid effort, however I'd like to wait another 3-5 years before opening another.
This brings me back to Rioja Alavesa.. what a lovely place. The Morales family have crafted this gem with 22 months in new French Oak and another 18 months in bottle. On the nose is oak, rich red currant, cherry, licorice, and a touch of wood smoke. The palate has exotic spice, dry cherries, and cedar. Drying tannins, but not to the point of being unenjoyable. A solid effort, however I'd like to wait another 3-5 years before opening another.
Dec 8th, 2016
2009 vintage, Dec 2020. Light bodied, fragile fruit, oak
2009 vintage, Dec 2020. Light bodied, fragile fruit, oak
Dec 20th, 2020
Big with lots of substance and complexity. Dark cherry forward with earth, cedar And smoke. Long finish - tannic
Big with lots of substance and complexity. Dark cherry forward with earth, cedar And smoke. Long finish - tannic
Dec 27th, 2016
La Rioja Alavesa, La Rioja, Spain
