2010 Bodegas Ramon Bilbao Gran Reserva Rioja [WA90][WE90]

"Quite classical and with developed aromas, the 2010 Gran Reserva matured in American oak barrels for 30 months, which provided balsamic aromas and a polished palate. It has fine-grained tannins and good acidity." 

"A dark, gritty, spicy nose with aromas of black peppercorn, coffee and black fruits sets up a high-acid palate with lemony oak. Flavors of vanilla and creamy oak dominate, while the finish echoes what came before: oak, creamy notes and lemony acid. Drink now through 2027." 

Winemaker Notes: 

"Garnet red, medium-high depth of color. Clear, bright and in perfect conditions. On the nose, the wine is elegant and complex with aromas of ripe fruit, including blackberries, prunes and a touch of cherry. Hints of spices and aromatic herbs like rosemary are evident, coming from the vineyards near the forest on the slope of the mountain. Notes of sweet spices appear along with sweet bread and turron combined with cacao and tobacco. On the palate, the wine is persistent with a long, voluminous finish."