Classic Rioja right down to the cigar infused fruit right up front. Tannins have grip, acidity is vibrant. Like this...

Aromas of violet, black plum, black cherry, charcoal and black olive. The palate is equally complex with good...

This shows a very pretty, almost perfectly ripened nose of fresh black cherry nicely framed by oak chocolate/vanilla...

Dusty old wood, dense, jammy cassis, sweet musk and structured American oak. Big tannins finish with vanillin and spice.

Grapey and brooding on the nose, the 2010 Arrocal Passion is a lot of wine for the price. The tannins are aggressive...