Hacienda Monasterio, Ribera Duero Reserva Especial other_regions tobacco and licorice

tobacco and licorice

I was aware of all the comments regarding secondary fermentations

I have also tasted several other examples that have shown similarly if not quite as fresh while meriting scores of between 93 and 94 points

Deep cassis and very ripe plum notes introduce full-bodied

A sleeper of the vintage

Hacienda Monasterio, Ribera Duero Reserva Especial other_regions tobacco and licorice(78% tempranillo and 22% cabernet sauvignon; aged for 20 months in small French oak barrels), Deep ruby. Intense aromas of blackcurrant, cherry compote and licorice, with a suggestion of sexy oak spices. Supple and broad but lively, with ripe, sweet dark berry flavors lifted by juicy acidity. Smooth, sweet and seamless on the finish, which hangs on with outstanding tenacity and youthful tannic grip. Josh Raynolds