Big deep berry fruit, very autumnal. Big structure, wood over fruit. Will soften, long finish.

A really nice, dark, modern style of Rioja from a good vintage. The nose is mildly foresty early on and robustly fruity, with stand-out black cherry and blackberry aromas. The palate is full, clean and balanced, with alert flavors of berry, spice, citrus peel and chocolate. Smooth as a glass table on the finish. Drink now through 2014.——M.S.(2/1/2010)—— 92