Rioja Reserva 2018 Bodegas Franco-Españolas Royal

RedTempranillo2018

LightBold

SavoryFruity

SmoothTannic

SoftAcidic

Body: Well-structured, broad and elegant, tasty fruity sensation

Aromas & flavors: Ripe red fruit, jam, toffee, chocolate, aromatic herbs, cedar

Tannins & finish: Ripe deep finish, high quality aftertaste, balanced tannins

Pairings: Grilled meats, lamb roasts, pulses, soup and broths, cured sheep cheese, meat in sauces

Tasting notes are for this wine, but from the 2019 vintage.

Vintage Quality

Wine Spectator · Rioja Tempranillo

2018 VintageVery Good

Drink

Cooler weather produced fresher wines; some inconsistencies

95+90-9485-89<85

Best

2021

Avoid

2007200620022000

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Marcel Moreno7d ago

BV latour for Rutherford or sequoia grave

Maybe the 2021 TOR Kenward Vaca Ridge Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon?

Travis Daniel9d ago

Nailed it

Jeremy Green9d ago

Gemini Pro seconds TOR

Travis Daniel12d ago

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