Lealtanza Especial Reserva Rioja - 2010 (750ml) Malmsey James Suckling

James Suckling

James Suckling - 94 points

by many accounts

allowing the vines to capture the morning sun yet moderating afternoon temperatures

where it shows black-cherry fruit touched up by leather and spice

Lealtanza Especial Reserva Rioja - 2010 (750ml) Malmsey James Suckling(all tempranillo; aged in French oak for 30 months): Inky ruby. Cassis, blackberry, licorice and dark chocolate aromas are complicated by notes of vanilla, cracked pepper and woodsmoke. Juicy, penetrating and quite primary, offering sweet dark berry, mocha and black pepper flavors sharpened by peppery spices and smoky minerals. Shows very good concentration with no excess weight and finishes sweet, gently tannic and long, leaving a sexy berry compote