Dinastia Vivanco, Coleccion 4 Varietals, Rioja

Deep ruby red with red brim. Nice, developed nose with notes of sour cherries, leather, underbrush and fresh tobacco. Mouthfeel is medium bodied plus, generous, with smooth tannins, good acidity and notes of cherries, mocha and leather. Rich, typical Rioja starting to evolve from the primary fruity stage into a developed phase with more secondary aromas, although this will for sure evolve nicely for many more years.

Dark purple cherries, medium to full body, soft acidity, medium oak, tad too sweat, smooth, long finish, drink now up to 5 years

Purple red. Cherry, tobaco, vanilla on nose. Sweet dark berrys and chocolate. Silky tannins, low acid. I like it. To drink now.

1st Presentation of Wines from Spain by Pedro Balesteros, MW. (Athens Hilton Hotel) : Very dark purple. Attractive nose with dark berries, blackberry jam, evident oak, sweet spices and green pepper. Almost full-bodied with soft tannons, balancing acidity, rich fruit and a medium-long peppery aftertaste.

Visit to Bodegas Dinastía Vivanco (Briones, Rioja, Spain) : Opaque purple red violet color; appealing, rich, blackberry, violets, floral, black currant, black fruit, tar nose; tasty, rich, ripe black fruit, blackberry, black currant, violets palate with sweet tannins; medium-plus finish 92+ points (70% Tempranillo, 15% Graciano, 10% Garnacha, 5% Mazuelo)