87

Alto de los Zorros 2009 Crianza

Tempranillo (Ribera del Duero)

Inky at the core with a maroon rim, this wine smells of an eclectic yet appealing combination of peat, underbrush, stewing spices and hung meat. Broad-shouldered and a bit husky, its bustling acidity and resolving tannins are nonetheless well-integrated. The creamy midpalate feels oak-influenced, with a touch of oiliness and flavors of toasted wheat bread, spice cake and vanilla. Round and succulent, this will hold great appeal to a broad swathe of drinkers in many different formats. It’s drinking well now, so although this should hold well through 2017, there’s no need to wait.

87

Alto de los Zorros 2009 Crianza

Tempranillo (Ribera del Duero)

Inky at the core with a maroon rim, this wine smells of an eclectic yet appealing combination of peat, underbrush, stewing spices and hung meat. Broad-shouldered and a bit husky, its bustling acidity and resolving tannins are nonetheless well-integrated. The creamy midpalate feels oak-influenced, with a touch of oiliness and flavors of toasted wheat bread, spice cake and vanilla. Round and succulent, this will hold great appeal to a broad swathe of drinkers in many different formats. It’s drinking well now, so although this should hold well through 2017, there’s no need to wait.

87

Alto de los Zorros 2009 Crianza

Tempranillo (Ribera del Duero)

Inky at the core with a maroon rim, this wine smells of an eclectic yet appealing combination of peat, underbrush, stewing spices and hung meat. Broad-shouldered and a bit husky, its bustling acidity and resolving tannins are nonetheless well-integrated. The creamy midpalate feels oak-influenced, with a touch of oiliness and flavors of toasted wheat bread, spice cake and vanilla. Round and succulent, this will hold great appeal to a broad swathe of drinkers in many different formats. It’s drinking well now, so although this should hold well through 2017, there’s no need to wait.