81

Viña Valoria 2012 Crianza

Tempranillo (Rioja)

This wine’s jet-black core and small strawberry rim are laced with rusty nuance. The nose is closed, barely offering a notion of dusty earth. The full-bodied palate feels flat, thanks to very ripe and highly evolved fruit flavors of stewed plums and boysenberries. The acidity chimes in on the short finish to refresh the palate, but its presence there feels disjointed. It accentuates

81

Viña Valoria 2012 Crianza

Tempranillo (Rioja)

This wine’s jet-black core and small strawberry rim are laced with rusty nuance. The nose is closed, barely offering a notion of dusty earth. The full-bodied palate feels flat, thanks to very ripe and highly evolved fruit flavors of stewed plums and boysenberries. The acidity chimes in on the short finish to refresh the palate, but its presence there feels disjointed. It accentuates

81

Viña Valoria 2012 Crianza

Tempranillo (Rioja)

This wine’s jet-black core and small strawberry rim are laced with rusty nuance. The nose is closed, barely offering a notion of dusty earth. The full-bodied palate feels flat, thanks to very ripe and highly evolved fruit flavors of stewed plums and boysenberries. The acidity chimes in on the short finish to refresh the palate, but its presence there feels disjointed. It accentuates