Conde de Hervias, Rioja DOCa, Spain 2011 Domaine du Bagnol These intense flavors of apricot

These intense flavors of apricot jam

Glorious fruit of dark plums and ripe strawberries

A fine mousse leads to a lingering blueberry finish

pear and quince notes come through on the palate

Nose: Intense

Conde de Hervias, Rioja DOCa, Spain 2011 Domaine du Bagnol These intense flavors of apricotBright 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