Color and mouthfeel are the highlights of this exceedingly green wine. Try as we might to figure out why, this is one of the more vegetal wines we’ve tried from Rioja. It’s green-bean city on the nose, and the flavor profile is dominated by tomato, herbs and bell pepper. Think 1990s Chilean Merlot, early Super Tuscans or New Zealand Cabernet and you will know what we mean by “green.”——M.S.(4/1/2009)—— 83