Bodega Classica 2012 Hacienda Lopez de Haro Crianza (Rioja)

Country: Spain / Hacienda Lopez de Haro Crianza
Variety: Tempranillo Blend Northern Spain
Winery: Bodega Classica / Rioja

Savory, smoky aromas of campfire and grilled beef become leathery as this airs out. This feels wiry and alive, but the flavor profile is stalky and briny, with hints of red plum and raspberry. An odd, nutty flavor rises up on the finish.