Lopez de Heredia, Rioja Reserva "Bosconia", 2014 AFKAT_2024 cassis—and subtle hints of tobacco

cassis—and subtle hints of tobacco and dried herbs

and a graceful touch of spice

Francia 2020 joins the lineage of truly great vintages from this legendary cru

then aged in large barrels for elegance over power

but it’s coiled rather than explosive

Lopez de Heredia, Rioja Reserva "Bosconia", 2014 AFKAT_2024 cassis—and subtle hints of tobaccoLpez de Heredia is one of Rioja's most important and historical bodegas; Via Bosconia is their approximation of Burgundy, and is the only wine sold in a curved Burgundy bottle. Of course, its not Pinot Noir; rather, its a blend of 80% Tempranillo, 15% Garnacha and a splash of Mazuelo (Carignan) and Graciano. Luis Gutierrez of the Wine Advocate calls it, "elegant and nuanced, developed but young for its age, with a seamless palate and very fine