Sierra Cantabria, Coleccion Privada, Rioja

Popped and poured. Dark red with some browning at glass edges. Aromas of plum, cigar and black fruit. Medium to big bodied, still plenty of fruit with a distinct rustic qualify (very characteristic of Rioja) and still fair amount of tannins. Spicy and smoky with good fruit, if a bit short. Very enjoyable.

Dark red color. Opens with aromas of cigar box, confeture of mixed red and black berries, chocolate. Medium-full body, lively tannins and medium(+) acidity. Almost 20 yo and still a baby with a huge potential. Give it 5 more years to reach its peak. Bodega Sierra Cantabria belongs to Eguren family. Known for its monovarietal Tempranillo Riojas. Vines planted in '50s. Vinified 50/50 destemmed and whole bunches. Aged 18 months in French and American oak barriques. Organic and biodynamic.

Tasted blind. Great nose of plum jam and smoke. Slightly alcoholic. A bitter, metallic finish ruins what could have been a better wine. Perhaps needs more time.

Popped and poured into 2 375s. Lovely dark red, even at 12+ years of age. Huge soaring nose of red fruits, scorched earth, graphite and a bit of smoke. This is a glorious wine. Medium bodied. Nice mouthfeel. Initially it tastes like it smells, but then at mid palate you get a whole other level of intrigue and it changes again on the finish. This has a resiny quality to it that is very, very good. On the finish you …

This is the best Rioja I have ever had. The nose is so vibrant that it completely fills your senses. The body takes you on a trip full of fruits & berries with a long finish.It should continue to age well!