Conde de Hervias, 2011 Rioja DOCa, Spain Domaine Michel Magnien & Frédéric Magnien It closes with firm tension

It closes with firm tension

Avize takes the lead in the Chardonnays

displaying remarkable integration already

fine bitter notes

Loaded with cherry fruit

Conde de Hervias, 2011 Rioja DOCa, Spain Domaine Michel Magnien & Frédéric Magnien It closes with firm tensionBright ruby. Ripe, mineral accented cherry, dark berry, potpourri and mocha scents are accompanied by slowly emerging smoke and cracked pepper flourishes. Smooth and seamless on the palate, showing very good depth to its sweet blueberry, cherry vanilla, rose pastille and cocoa flavors, which are braced by a spine of juice acidity. Finishes impressively long and floral with smooth tannins that sneak in to add shape and gentle grip. 93 Pts Vinous