2014 Beronia Rioja Reserva ($19.99)

This Beronia Rioja Reserva comes from the Rioja region of north-eastern Spain.

It is made from a selection of the best grapes from the oldest Tempranillo (95%) vines, Graciano (4%) and Mazuelo (1%).

After fermentation, this Rioja earns its “Reserva” designation by spending 20 months in mixed French and American oak barrels then another 16 months in the bottle before being released to the market.

This Beronia Rioja Reserva has a deep purple color, a bit of a nutty aroma and flavor of ripe plum with the oak aging adding just a bit of chocolate/vanilla flavor. It’s a medium bodied, low tannin and easy on the finish.

This Beronia Rioja Reserva is yet another fine example of an affordable and attainable wine that fits right in as a Behind the Cork™ wine of the week feature. Cheers!

Disclosure of Wine Sample Submission: I received this wine at no cost for review. The opinions expressed are entirely my own.

Sample Provided by Rebekah Polster for González Byass