2001 Viña Otano Rioja Gran Reserva

(80% tempranillo, 15% graciano and 5% mazuelo; aged for two years in American oak): Deep red. Exotic, oak-spiced red berry liqueur and dried cherry aromas are complemented by a smoky overtone. Sweet and pliant in texture, with a velvety texture to its plush raspberry, cherry-vanilla and coconut flavors. Shows no rough edges and becomes smokier and spicier with air, finishing with very good clarity, a hint of allspice and round tannins