Rioja Alta, Gran Reserva 890 Vintage:2010 This is excellent but it

This is excellent but it would not make a good choice for early drinking

Because the underlying tannins seem phenolically mature

intense and mineral-driven medium weight flavors that exhibit a distinct salinity on the beautifully complex

30% Merlot and 5% Syrah

Rioja Alta, Gran Reserva 890 Vintage:2010 This is excellent but itReddish orange color. Knockout aromas reminiscent of a great mature Burgundy, strawberry, plum, loam, tar, vanilla, smoke and earth. Rich, shockingly fresh flavors of currant, cinnamon and earth; juicy acids give clarity to the wine's flavors and cleanse the palate. Slight minty nuance on the very long, brisk aftertaste. Fabulous Rioja gran reserva. Stephen Tanzer