90

Bodegas Ibaiondo 2010 Arco Larrazuría Crianza

Tempranillo Blend (Rioja)

Midnight black at the core, with a magenta rim, the nose of this wine is reserved but smells of hot pavement and ripe black plum. The palate brings on some exotic baking-spice notes as well as a sweet cream-like texture. The midpalate is dense and direct, offering very little breadth, while the tannins are strapping and slightly rustic in the most compelling of ways. Overall, there is a lovely balance, nice flavor density and some ability to age further to benefit. Drink now through 2018.

90

Bodegas Ibaiondo 2010 Arco Larrazuría Crianza

Tempranillo Blend (Rioja)

Midnight black at the core, with a magenta rim, the nose of this wine is reserved but smells of hot pavement and ripe black plum. The palate brings on some exotic baking-spice notes as well as a sweet cream-like texture. The midpalate is dense and direct, offering very little breadth, while the tannins are strapping and slightly rustic in the most compelling of ways. Overall, there is a lovely balance, nice flavor density and some ability to age further to benefit. Drink now through 2018.

90

Bodegas Ibaiondo 2010 Arco Larrazuría Crianza

Tempranillo Blend (Rioja)

Midnight black at the core, with a magenta rim, the nose of this wine is reserved but smells of hot pavement and ripe black plum. The palate brings on some exotic baking-spice notes as well as a sweet cream-like texture. The midpalate is dense and direct, offering very little breadth, while the tannins are strapping and slightly rustic in the most compelling of ways. Overall, there is a lovely balance, nice flavor density and some ability to age further to benefit. Drink now through 2018.