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Bodegas Benetakoa 2014 Haritz Tinto Tempranillo

Tempranillo (Rioja)

This wine shows a deep core of eggplant color surrounded by a dark cherry rim. The fresh and floral nose mingles with notes of black cherry and tar. The smooth palate has silky tannins and zippy acidity, with medium fruit concentration that carries into a pleasant finish of crunchy red raspberry, açai, creosote and clove. This is an easy-drinker that works well as a by-the-glass ion or even a cocktail hour wine. Though its lovely freshness makes it hard to resist now, this should drink well through 2017.

88

Bodegas Benetakoa 2014 Haritz Tinto Tempranillo

Tempranillo (Rioja)

This wine shows a deep core of eggplant color surrounded by a dark cherry rim. The fresh and floral nose mingles with notes of black cherry and tar. The smooth palate has silky tannins and zippy acidity, with medium fruit concentration that carries into a pleasant finish of crunchy red raspberry, açai, creosote and clove. This is an easy-drinker that works well as a by-the-glass ion or even a cocktail hour wine. Though its lovely freshness makes it hard to resist now, this should drink well through 2017.

88

Bodegas Benetakoa 2014 Haritz Tinto Tempranillo

Tempranillo (Rioja)

This wine shows a deep core of eggplant color surrounded by a dark cherry rim. The fresh and floral nose mingles with notes of black cherry and tar. The smooth palate has silky tannins and zippy acidity, with medium fruit concentration that carries into a pleasant finish of crunchy red raspberry, açai, creosote and clove. This is an easy-drinker that works well as a by-the-glass ion or even a cocktail hour wine. Though its lovely freshness makes it hard to resist now, this should drink well through 2017.