~92 PTS STEPHEN TANZERS 2005 Opaque ruby. Complex nose offers blackcurrant, dried rose, anise and pungent fresh herbs. At once suave and firm, with deep, medicinal cherry and dark berry flavors and a restrained sweetness. Solid and serious Rioja, with excellent finishing clarity and lingering notes of bitter cherry and candied rose. Give this some air, or cellar time.

Tasting notes

~92 PTS STEPHEN TANZERS 2005 Opaque ruby. Complex nose offers blackcurrant, dried rose, anise and pungent fresh herbs. At once suave and firm, with deep, medicinal cherry and dark berry flavors and a restrained sweetness. Solid and serious Rioja, with excellent finishing clarity and lingering notes of bitter cherry and candied rose. Give this some air, or cellar time.

Rating

94 Pts GetWines Pouring a deep garnett, almost inky color. The nose is redolent of black cassis fruit, dried cherries with overtones of mineral, mocha and smoke. The palate is rich and brooding with elements of mullberry and toast/spice. The finish seems to sail on and on, delicious now, even better between 2012-2018.