Viña Vilano 2004 Reserva (Ribera del Duero)

Country: Spain / Reserva
Variety: Tempranillo Northern Spain
Winery: Viña Vilano / Ribera del Duero

Comes across a bit baked, syrupy and sweet on the nose, with a hint of stalkiness and stem. The palate has a lush early feel, but further inspection unveils a hollow core. Flavors veer toward earthy raspberry, while the finish is chunky and properly reflects what came before it.