Spain, Rioja, Tempranillo, Vina Bosconia Reserva 2002, R. Lopez de Heredia
++ // Smooth // Plum // Plum, Spice // Medium
Very well balanced wine, with a lingering note of spiciness playing off the fruit notes. Still light enough that it is drinkable in summer. From Public’s Chef tasting notes, this was the June 2011 wine selection in their wine mailbox program:
++ // Smooth // Plum // Plum, Spice // Medium
Very well balanced wine, with a lingering note of spiciness playing off the fruit notes. Still light enough that it is drinkable in summer. From Public’s Chef tasting notes, this was the June 2011 wine selection in their wine mailbox program:
“The Vina Bosconia is generally barrel-aged for five years, before being decanted to bottle and then aged for a further three to four years before release.”
“...at nice years the flavors are already subtly complex and retain a spiced red fruit quality that is to quote Steve Tanzer, 'more akin to aged red Burgundy than to young Bordeaux.'
“The nose shows smoky red currant-sherry and floral aromas with a little spice and licorice. Once tasted the wine has a lot to share, sweet red berry and a touch of sour cherry with baking spices and a touch of prune. A delicious wine with so many layers to enjoy.”We're so enthusiastic about our recent membership to Public's Wine Mailbox Program, that we're talking about it all week. Read yesterday's Adventure on our first mailbox experience. We've never been treated so well at a restaurant.
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