In a great plae right now. No hurry but showing mature development. Ruby/purple in color. The nose has some slight funk to it. Not a lot, but some. Cherries, dark cherries, cigar box and leather as well. On the palate, lots of black cherry and cherry fruit. Layers of earth and forest floor. Good balance. Wonderful mouthfeel. Nice finish. Worked well with food. While this was a bit modern in style in its youth, it has aged just beautifully as it turns into an older Rioja.
Grade:
A
Score:
95
