Conde de Hervias, Rioja DOCa, Spain 2011 Domaine du Bagnol and exotic spices all emerge

and exotic spices all emerge from this seamless

These intense flavors of apricot jam

this sauterne is light

Nose: Intense

Glorious fruit of dark plums and ripe strawberries

Conde de Hervias, Rioja DOCa, Spain 2011 Domaine du Bagnol and exotic spices all emergeBright 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