2018 Bodegas Valdemar Conde Valdemar Rioja Reserva

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Zekun Shuai - JamesSuckling.com

Vanilla, hazelnuts and chocolate on top of waffles and blackberries. A bit obvious on the chewy medium- to full-bodied palate. Long, tight finish. Still juicy but needs time to let the toasty wood tannins soften. Try in 2027.

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Ines Salpico - Decanter

A traditional reserva, with equal amounts of poise, grip and earthy rusticity. Deep broody character, built by dense flavours of prune, dark choolate, mocha, caramel and honey-glazed walnuts. Long finish with lingering white pepper, cardamom, cinnamon and malt.