2014v. Dark ruby color. Black cherry, spice and earth, black licorice and a little herbal/bay on the nose. On the palette, it's mostly juicy black cherry with good acidity and mild tannins with a little grip. A great sipper and an even better food wine. I had it with beef potroast braised with a little of the wine. Great QPR. Apparently it's made w/ graciano grapes? Graciano makes a nice alternative to the dusty strawberry flavors of garnacha blends. 13.5% ABV.
2014v. Dark ruby color. Black cherry, spice and earth, black licorice and a little herbal/bay on the nose. On the palette, it's mostly juicy black cherry with good acidity and mild tannins with a little grip. A great sipper and an even better food wine. I had it with beef potroast braised with a little of the wine. Great QPR. Apparently it's made w/ graciano grapes? Graciano makes a nice alternative to the dusty strawberry flavors of garnacha blends. 13.5% ABV.
Feb 5th, 2018
That's a pretty cool wine! More structured than I'm used to from a young Rioja. A lot of oak on the finish, but I think most are down with that.
That's a pretty cool wine! More structured than I'm used to from a young Rioja. A lot of oak on the finish, but I think most are down with that.
Apr 11th, 2017
La Rioja Alavesa, La Rioja, Spain
