Conde de Hervias, 2011 Rioja DOCa, Spain Castagnier followed by 26 months of

followed by 26 months of cask aging

Ripe raspberry

glistening with grapefruit

Supple and sweet attack

The oak is well integrated and lets the soft

Conde de Hervias, 2011 Rioja DOCa, Spain Castagnier followed by 26 months ofBright ruby. Ripe, mineral accented cherry, dark berry, potpourri and mocha scents are accompanied by slowly emerging smoke and cracked pepper flourishes. Smooth and seamless on the palate, showing very good depth to its sweet blueberry, cherry vanilla, rose pastille and cocoa flavors, which are braced by a spine of juice acidity. Finishes impressively long and floral with smooth tannins that sneak in to add shape and gentle grip. 93 Pts Vinous