2017 R. Lopez de Heredia Vina Cubillo Crianza [WA94][TA94][V94] Kerner It is aged in oak

It is aged in oak

The medium- to full-bodied palate is tense and bold with gripping spices

dark chocolate and toasted espresso

clary sage and liquorice are prominent

but holds up neat

2017 R. Lopez de Heredia Vina Cubillo Crianza [WA94][TA94][V94] Kerner It is aged in oakProducer: R. Lopez de Heredia Vina Tondonia Region: Rioja Alta, Rioja, Spain Blend: Tempranillo, Garnacho, Mazuelo and Graciano Year: 2017 Wine Advocate, 94 Points "The 2016 Via Cubillo Tinto Crianza was surprising, spectacular, elegant, clean and fresh like few vintages before. It was a superb year, with quality, quantity and freshness. It's quite the opposite from the previous 2015, which was a much warmer and riper year. The 2016s have moderate