Country: Spain / Selección Reserva
Variety: Tempranillo Northern Spain
Winery: Ramirez de la Piscina / Rioja
A heavily charred opening emphasizes surface-level oak and baking spices more than fruit. A heavy, jabbing, grabby palate tastes herbal, with stewed berry and prune flavors. A burnt-oak flavor and severe tannins are found on the finish of this muscled-up Tempranillo. Drink through 2020.