Viña Herminia Rioja Reserva

Located at the southeastern end of the Rioja region of central Spain, Viña Herminia is a project from the owners of Emilio Lustau, an historic sherry producer. In Rioja, they offer a full range of wines sourced from vineyards on the slopes of Monte Yerga and Monte Argudo, up to an altitude of 700 meters above sea level. Together with the relatively hot climate of the Rioja Baja, this ensures rich, generous wines with enormous international appeal.

This particular Spanish Tempranillo bottling is classified as a Reserva, and it sees 18 months in a mixture of new and neutral American oak barrels and an additional 18 months in bottle prior to release. It is 85% Tempranillo, with 10% Garnacha and 5% Graciano rounding out the blend. Now in its prime drinking window, the 2006 Rioja Reserva shows lush flavors of maraschino cherry, kirsch liqueur, and candied orange peel framed by hints of vanilla and dill imparted by the lengthy oak treatment. This 2006 back-vintage Viña Herminia Rioja Reserva features lush flavors of cherry, kirsch liqueur, and candied orange peel. Buy this Spanish Tempranillo to give as a delicious personalized wine gift.