Ramón Bilbao 2006 Reserva (Rioja)

Country: Spain / Reserva
Variety: Tempranillo Blend Northern Spain
Winery: Ramón Bilbao / Rioja

This smells a bit charred at first, then turns syrupy and richly oaked. It feels fresh but hard, with spiky acidity that pushes the citrusy, vanilla-accented red-fruit. It finishes crisp and a little tart, with cherry, plum and herb flavors.