Mostly Tempranillo with a small amount of Graciano, aged in oak for 15 months, from the Rioja Alavesa, where Tempranillo thrives in a microclimate strongly influenced both by the elevation and the proximity of the Atlantic ocean. Deep Ruby with aromas of aromas of red fruits with cedar and spice notes. On the palate flavors of cherry and red plum with vanilla, oak and cacao notes. Fine tannins, long finish, ending with fruit, oak, pepper earthy character. Nice value!
Mostly Tempranillo with a small amount of Graciano, aged in oak for 15 months, from the Rioja Alavesa, where Tempranillo thrives in a microclimate strongly influenced both by the elevation and the proximity of the Atlantic ocean. Deep Ruby with aromas of aromas of red fruits with cedar and spice notes. On the palate flavors of cherry and red plum with vanilla, oak and cacao notes. Fine tannins, long finish, ending with fruit, oak, pepper earthy character. Nice value!
Sep 13th, 2023
2013, still drinking great!
2013, still drinking great!
Nov 26th, 2021
Stiff tannins suggest a great ability to age this one... nice and dry, earthy, nice length.
Stiff tannins suggest a great ability to age this one... nice and dry, earthy, nice length.
Feb 19th, 2018
Reminds me of a Mountain Bike ride during the fall in Park City. Decaying Forrest floor, dried leaves, lavender, violets. Red and blue fruits, allspice, beautiful (yet) heavy integration of oak, persistent finish. Best wine I've tasted this year (Feb 21, '14)
Reminds me of a Mountain Bike ride during the fall in Park City. Decaying Forrest floor, dried leaves, lavender, violets. Red and blue fruits, allspice, beautiful (yet) heavy integration of oak, persistent finish. Best wine I've tasted this year (Feb 21, '14)
4 people found it helpfulFeb 22nd, 2014
Lovely on all levels. So many layers.
Lovely on all levels. So many layers.
2 people found it helpfulJun 27th, 2013
Warm cinnamon-spiced berries across the nose. Satisfying acid, and light to medium body for a variety of tapas entertaining. Delightfully blueberry fruit-driven. Yum!
Warm cinnamon-spiced berries across the nose. Satisfying acid, and light to medium body for a variety of tapas entertaining. Delightfully blueberry fruit-driven. Yum!
1 person found it helpfulOct 21st, 2020
Delicious, paired well with burgers and hot dogs. Smokey black fruit, leather, and cigar box. Game on for $13, hard to beat.
Delicious, paired well with burgers and hot dogs. Smokey black fruit, leather, and cigar box. Game on for $13, hard to beat.
1 person found it helpfulJul 11th, 2020
It took several minutes to open. Complex in nose, long bouquet. Suitable for a 'torta gallega' in this Friday.
It took several minutes to open. Complex in nose, long bouquet. Suitable for a 'torta gallega' in this Friday.
1 person found it helpfulApr 11th, 2020
Dark fruit almost briary tobacco and an oak finish
Dark fruit almost briary tobacco and an oak finish
1 person found it helpfulOct 1st, 2015
Starts out with a slight acid taste. But melts into a rich earthy smooth raspberry fusion. Very dark color for a Rioja which masked the spice after taste at the end. Best to drink with meat or pasta. Might age well for another five years.
Starts out with a slight acid taste. But melts into a rich earthy smooth raspberry fusion. Very dark color for a Rioja which masked the spice after taste at the end. Best to drink with meat or pasta. Might age well for another five years.
1 person found it helpfulJul 30th, 2015
La Rioja, Spain
