Rioja Reserva 2018
"The brown wood of the casks had turned to a more grayish hue over the years, almost as a person would see their hair change as the march of time beat on. But just like so many people, they seemed to gain wisdom with their age…"
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Wine Specs
Vintage
2018
Appellation
Rioja
Alcohol %
14.0
Wine Profile
Tasting Notes
Erupting from the glass with classic aromas of vibrant red plums, spiced vanilla and roasted nuts, it is immediately clear that you are in the presence of something legendary. Rich and long on the palate, it blends red berry compote with hints of dark chocolate and toffee.
Winemaker Notes
We have always loved the wines of Rioja. The long aging process, the elegance and power of the Tempranillo grape, the staid, rocky soils and windswept vistas that force the vines to work so hard, yet produce such incredible fruit.
In 2018 we saw a special vintage in Rioja, one that was marked by wines showing a powerful tannin and a great ability for long aging. For that reason we selected this wine and did something that can be so hard to do, wait.
Though it had spent three years in small casks, followed by another year in the bottle, we decided to wait another two years before releasing it. Now it is ready to show why this time in the cellar was so important!
Though we have cellared this wine already, it is easily capable of another ten years or longer of graceful aging.
Food Pairing Notes
A compelling addition to the Chorizo & Jamon Paella in the Bolero Restaurante.