Conde de Hervias, Rioja DOCa, Spain 2011 Domaine du Bagnol hay and smoked stone

hay and smoked stone

pear and quince notes come through on the palate

gives this wine the complexity necessary to place it among the best PX wines in Jerez

and exotic spices all emerge from this seamless

this sauterne is light

Conde de Hervias, Rioja DOCa, Spain 2011 Domaine du Bagnol hay and smoked stoneBright 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