Hacienda Lopez De Haro Gran Reserva 2016

Hacienda Lopez de Haro Gran Reserva 2016 is an elegant and exceptionally well-balanced classic Rioja, aged for over 30 months in French and American oak barrels followed by at least three years in the bottle. It opens with an inviting and complex bouquet of ripe dark plums, dried oranges, and savory spices, elegantly layered with notes of ground pepper, subtle vanilla, and toasted oak. On the palate, it is medium-bodied, round, and remarkably silky, showcasing a generous core of juicy fruit framed by fine, mature tannins and a bright vein of acidity that leads into a persistent and refined finish.

Food Pairing: Pairs perfectly with roasted lamb shoulder, hearty beef stews, classic Spanish tapas, grilled red meats, and aged Manchego cheese.

92 Points - James Suckling

Nicely savory, showing good complexity, lots of ground pepper, five-spice powder, savory plums and dried oranges. Just a hint of vanilla and musk. Juicy and well-balanced with medium body, fine tannins and a lengthy finish.