2011 | Bodegas Faustino I Gran Reserva | Rioja 1.5L Domaine Lavantureux threaded deftly with a sweet

threaded deftly with a sweet tobacco hint that adds nice contrast

with a tight center palate as well as pointed minerality

with vanilla oak

with juicy acidity

Boisterous acidity and restrained alcohol propel this Grenache-driven blend to “yowza” levels

2011 | Bodegas Faustino I Gran Reserva | Rioja 1.5L Domaine Lavantureux threaded deftly with a sweetDark ruby to the eye, this wine has a bouquet of dark fruits of the wood and herbes de Provence. Muscular tannins offer a backdrop to well integrated acidity and Mission fig, black cherry, mocha and marjoram flavors. The enduring finish is noted for a burst of cranberry. Wine Enthusiast