La Rioja Alta Gran Reserva 890 1981

A good swap for a couple of bottles of Rockford Basket Press 2009.

Very typical aromas of strawberries and mushrooms. It goes a little caramelly before settling toward a smokey slick of dark fruits infused with wild herbs. Still fresh and vibrant. Medium to full bodied, it has an appropriate weight and is classically old style Riojan on the palate. Slightly hard acidity carries the wine on a good length with tertiary flavor persistence.

92pts