Marques de Tomares Rioja Gran Reserva 2014
An unusually warm Spring led to early bloom, followed by a dry, hot summer.
Zero rainfall was recorded from July to October. Most producers, particularly in
lower lying regions like Baja, were in desperate need of rain in September, and
were forced to pick early to avoid loss of acidity and raisinated fruit. The higher
elevation, old vine sites performed well if picked in early October. The best wines
of the vintage balance dark fruit with acidity, and keep hard tannin at bay.
Wine
Nose of barrel influenced leather, spice, rustic char/graphite, crusty bread.
There’s a garrigue-y thing going on, even wild thyme. Creamy red fruit on palate,
moderate acid, good grip, tannins are rustic but clearly polished by time in bottle.
This is a really good, complex bottle of Reserva Rioja, void of coconut and
anything apparent or expected. I imagine this is what old-fashion Rioja was like
in the1950-60’s, and this bottle should age for a long time
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