Finca Valpiedra 2007 Reserva (Rioja)

Country: Spain / Reserva
Variety: Tempranillo Northern Spain
Winery: Finca Valpiedra / Rioja

The nose here is a bit herbal, with a suggestion of eucalyptus along with blackberry and plum. The mouthfeel on this wine is clampy but solid, while the flavors of herbal, roasted berry fruits and moss lead into a mildly herbal and earthy finish. There’s a lot of olive-like character to this wine.