By comparison to the 2015 Crianza from this bodega, this wine shows a big step up in oak influence, but matches it with a commensurate dose of fruit density and savory undertones. Still, oak spice is the foremost note on both the nose and palate, with the dark berry fruit filling in the midpalate and finish. A serious wine that will handsomely repay at least 5 to 7 years of cellaring, this merits the patience to develop its full potential.
Marqués de Cáceres, Rioja Reserva (Spain) 2014
By Michael Franz