Marques de Tomares - Rioja Reserva 2017 (750ml) Dao Consider giving it 6-7 years

Consider giving it 6-7 years in bottle before broaching and drink it over the next 30+

It obtains the floral character in the grapes from the light soils

the 2019 Pinot Noir Lola has ample raspberry and wild strawberry fruits to go with notes of salty sea breeze

especially the strong flavors in many Greek mezes (small appetizers similar to Spanish tapas)

decadently fruited and yet wonderfully elegant with very ripe

Marques de Tomares - Rioja Reserva 2017 (750ml) Dao Consider giving it 6-7 yearsAn unusually warm Spring led to early bloom, followed by a dry, hot summer. Zero rainfall was recorded from July to October. Most producers, particularly in lower lying regions like Baja, were in desperate need of rain in September, and were forced to pick early to avoid loss of acidity and raisinated fruit. The higher elevation, old vine sites performed well if picked in early October. The best wines of the vintage balance dark fruit with acidity,