2016 Remelluri Rioja Reserva Beaujolais with the finish offering a

with the finish offering a subtle mineral and saline character

The primary flavors of Cardamaro are cardoon and blessed thistle

ungrafted vines and treated his farm with the utmost care

best to enjoy with good friends

Pop it in an ice bucket and chill

2016 Remelluri Rioja Reserva Beaujolais with the finish offering aRemelluri is a single estate Rioja in the Alavesa subzone, farming organically at high elevation. The Rodrguez family has been making wine here since 1971, bucking the trend of blending fruit from all over the region. This is estate grown Tempranillo with some Garnacha and Graciano. Traditional winemaking, aged in French oak. Red cherry, leather, tobacco. Some spice and dried herbs. The fruit has aged into something more savory than sweet. Tannins are