L'Aventure, Estate Cuvee other_regions_italy Theres fennel and licorice

Theres fennel and licorice

dense wine by Salon standards

Happily here there is no reduction present on the ultra-spicy and floral nose where soft wood frames the ripe aromas of various dark berries and plum scents

the capital of Rioja Alta

But I firmly feel that recent vintages from Errazuriz completely outshine the older ones and speaking at length with winemaker Francisco Baettig

L'Aventure, Estate Cuvee other_regions_italy Theres fennel and licoriceGlass staining ruby. Assertively perfumed aromas of dark berry preserves, Asian spices and candied rose develop a vibrant mineral quality in the glass. Spicy and sharply focused on the palate, offering concentrated red and black currant, cherry and floral pastille flavors of outstanding clarity and power. Closes sappy, spicy and extremely long, with velvety tannins adding shape and gentle grip. Josh Raynolds