Ramón Bilbao 2006 Crianza (Rioja)

Country: Spain / Crianza
Variety: Tempranillo Northern Spain
Winery: Ramón Bilbao / Rioja

This is a smooth, subdued style of Rioja that’s perfect for tapas or casual consumption. The nose offers the right kind of entry: cherry and raspberry with dusty spice. And the flavors are friendly and suggest black fruits and smoke. A little more oaky and charred than some, but a nice crianza nonetheless.