Lopez de Heredia, Rioja Reserva "Bosconia", 2014 AFKAT_2024 and a graceful touch of

and a graceful touch of spice

Loibenberg is one of the Wachau's most powerful Grand Cru-equivalent sites: south-facing terraced slopes above the Danube

then aged in large barrels for elegance over power

cassis—and subtle hints of tobacco and dried herbs

Lopez de Heredia, Rioja Reserva "Bosconia", 2014 AFKAT_2024 and a graceful touch ofLpez de Heredia is one of Rioja's most important and historical bodegas; Via Bosconia is their approximation of Burgundy, and is the only wine sold in a curved Burgundy bottle. Of course, its not Pinot Noir; rather, its a blend of 80% Tempranillo, 15% Garnacha and a splash of Mazuelo (Carignan) and Graciano. Luis Gutierrez of the Wine Advocate calls it, "elegant and nuanced, developed but young for its age, with a seamless palate and very fine