I’m going to be dreaming about having enjoyed this bottle for a while yet.  It’s a classic Riojan red blend from benchmark winery, Lopez de Heredia – one of my absolute favourite houses.

A stunning blend of Tempranillo (80) with Garnacha (15), and Mazuelo/Graciano (5), the Bosconia is a translucent ruby turning ever-so-lightly to garnet – which in and of itself is remarkable for a 15 year old wine.  The nose shows ripe strawberry with clove, cinnamon, sandalwood and green hay, while the fresh, clean palate echoes it with addition of sour cherry, rose petal and light leather belt.  The finish is beautifully long on this delicious wine which has a long life ahead of it.  If you have some, it will go for a good decade more.

One day, I will get there in person. But, until I make my pilgrimage to Rioja, I will continue to enjoy these bottles with friends.  Thanks Frank and Suzanne for making the veal Marsala that accommodated this wine so phenomenally.