Palacios Remondo Rioja La Vendimia 2018 (6 bottles)
A blend of half and half Garnacha (aka Grenache) and Tempranillo, the nose is floral with blue/purple/black fruit, ripe tannins, and freshness. Intensity and persistence. If you have only been exposed to over-oaked, dry and tart Rioja, La Vendimia will put you on “reset” as to how delicious Spain’s most famous DOC can be. Some winelover prefer not to decant Grenache or/and Tempranillo. Personally, for La Vendimia 2018, I recommend 15 to 30 minutes.
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