Marqués de Riscal
Reserva Herederos del Marques de Riscal Rioja Tempranillo
La Rioja, Spain
Popped and poured; enjoyed over the course of an hour. The 2020 Reserva pours a deep ruby/purple with a near opaque core; medium+ viscosity with moderate staining of the tears. On the nose, the wine is developing with notes of ripe and tart dark fruits: blackberry, black cherry, toasted coconut, dill, vanilla, wood, and associated 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+. Already balanced but the oak is playing a significant role at this stage (this is traditionally made Rioja Reserva we’re talking about). There is plenty of stuffing however and I expect this will become even more balanced with some time on its side. Want to see a wine under $20 that can age for 30 years? Welp, here you go. Drink now through 2050.
Popped and poured; enjoyed over the course of an hour. The 2020 Reserva pours a deep ruby/purple with a near opaque core; medium+ viscosity with moderate staining of the tears. On the nose, the wine is developing with notes of ripe and tart dark fruits: blackberry, black cherry, toasted coconut, dill, vanilla, wood, and associated 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+. Already balanced but the oak is playing a significant role at this stage (this is traditionally made Rioja Reserva we’re talking about). There is plenty of stuffing however and I expect this will become even more balanced with some time on its side. Want to see a wine under $20 that can age for 30 years? Welp, here you go. Drink now through 2050.
Jan 23rd, 2025
Forgive me father, for I have sinned.
I called this Chianti Classico in a blind.
Forgive me father, for I have sinned.
I called this Chianti Classico in a blind.
Intense aromatics. Gasoline, rhubarb pie, and more baked red fruit. Savory! Nutty, oxidative but still some tartness. Structure deteriorating but still amazing and unique. 1970 vintage.
Intense aromatics. Gasoline, rhubarb pie, and more baked red fruit. Savory! Nutty, oxidative but still some tartness. Structure deteriorating but still amazing and unique. 1970 vintage.
Jun 22nd, 2023
Tangy pure dark fruit. Softened old oak. Has character. Good. Jef ROPP
Tangy pure dark fruit. Softened old oak. Has character. Good. Jef ROPP
May 10th, 2023A haunting nose with soft and supple fruit. Gorgeously harmonious and expressive. Wonderful stuff.
A haunting nose with soft and supple fruit. Gorgeously harmonious and expressive. Wonderful stuff.
May 10th, 2023
Blend of mostlyTempranillo with a splash of Graciano, deep Ruby with dark edges, aromas of berry fruit, complex spice, oak with earthy notes. On the palate flavors of cherry and blackberry fruits with cacao, licorice, cinnamon and pepper spice. Fine approachable tannins, good balance, long finish ending with fruit, oak and spice. Very Nice. Consistent quality.
Blend of mostlyTempranillo with a splash of Graciano, deep Ruby with dark edges, aromas of berry fruit, complex spice, oak with earthy notes. On the palate flavors of cherry and blackberry fruits with cacao, licorice, cinnamon and pepper spice. Fine approachable tannins, good balance, long finish ending with fruit, oak and spice. Very Nice. Consistent quality.
Jan 26th, 2023Blend of mostly Tempranillo with a splash of Graciano, deep Ruby with dark edges, aromas of berry fruit, complex spice, oak with earthy notes. On the palate flavors of black cherry and blackberry fruits with cacao, leather, cinnamon and pepper spice. Fine tannins, good balance, medium+ finish, nice mouthfeel, ending with fruit, oak and spice. Very Nice. Consistent quality.
Blend of mostly Tempranillo with a splash of Graciano, deep Ruby with dark edges, aromas of berry fruit, complex spice, oak with earthy notes. On the palate flavors of black cherry and blackberry fruits with cacao, leather, cinnamon and pepper spice. Fine tannins, good balance, medium+ finish, nice mouthfeel, ending with fruit, oak and spice. Very Nice. Consistent quality.
Jan 26th, 2023Lovely fruit. Still vigorous. Settled and savory. Dark plum and orange rind, hints of licorice. In good shape
Lovely fruit. Still vigorous. Settled and savory. Dark plum and orange rind, hints of licorice. In good shape
Aug 16th, 2022
A regulation, reliable mass produced Rioja - nothing more than that.
A regulation, reliable mass produced Rioja - nothing more than that.
Jun 2nd, 2022Blend of 96% Tempranillo and 4% Graciano, Deep Ruby with dark edges, aromas of berry fruit, complex spice, oak with earthy notes. On the palate flavors of ripe Cherry and blackberry fruits with cacao, leather and pepper spice. Fine approachable tannins, good balance and length ending with fruit, oak and spice. Very Nice. Consistent quality.
Blend of 96% Tempranillo and 4% Graciano, Deep Ruby with dark edges, aromas of berry fruit, complex spice, oak with earthy notes. On the palate flavors of ripe Cherry and blackberry fruits with cacao, leather and pepper spice. Fine approachable tannins, good balance and length ending with fruit, oak and spice. Very Nice. Consistent quality.
Dec 13th, 2021