Dominio del Aguila 'Penas Aladas' Gran Reserva, Ribera del Duero, Spain 2020 Central Valley fine-grained 40% new oak

fine-grained 40% new oak

unsmoked cigars and bouquet garni

The tannins are fine

flavors of tart cherries

chamomile and a whole range of mineral notes all grace this super distinctive Chardonnay from the Hirsch family

Dominio del Aguila 'Penas Aladas' Gran Reserva, Ribera del Duero, Spain 2020 Central Valley fine-grained 40% new oakThere is a new "clarete" pink from the Peas Aladas vineyard in the village of La Aguilera where they already produce a superb red, and the first vintage to be released is the 2020 Peas Aladas Clarete sold with a Reserva back label (but the 2019 carries a Gran Reserva back label!). Here, the varietal breakdown is slightly different, with 40% Albillo Mayor, 30% Tempranillo and 30% other varieties from a plot at 870 to 890 meters in altitude. The grapes