Ramirez de Ganuza, Reserva, Rioja 1998

Red/purple.

Vinturi - FK nose. Savory oak, pepper steak, spice and subtle citrus action on the nose. Extremely refined, integrated and deep. Reminds me of a great Palacios Bierzo, only more subtle and fine.

Round and mouth-filling. Acidity is the dominant structural element. Earth/spice/citrus (grapefruit zest) flavors run through it all. Citrus/mineral chew attacks the front teeth. Many years to go here.. FK.

$50