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with a lively spine of acidity and delicately phenolic back-end grip
one of three new single-vineyard bottlings from Rioja introduced in the 2014 vintage
The soft tannins and soft red fruits are dominated by clever work during the ageing process
the 2005 turns more delicate with time in the glass as its silkier and floral qualities become more evident
Note that the less successful examples that I have tried have had finishes that have been marred by a slight dryness
Quintessa other_regions with a lively spine ofStill gorgeous, the 2019 Proprietary Red has a more layered, rounded, opulent style while still being pure, balanced, and elegant. Full bodied, round, and lush, with currants, tobacco, chalky mineral and some graphite notes, it has velvety tannins, no hard edges, and a great finish. The blend is 91% Cabernet Sauvignon, 4% Cabernet Franc, 2% Merlot, 2% Carmenere, and the rest Petit Verdot, with the levage spanning 22 months in 60% new French oak.