El Coto de Imaz Rioja Reserva 1994 22BDX Like a safety pin through

Like a safety pin through the septum

Villers Allerands

dried figs

classical winemaking

while an undercurrent of yomogi provides earthy grapefruit from beginning to end

El Coto de Imaz Rioja Reserva 1994 22BDX Like a safety pin throughThree decades in, this 1994 Rioja is a relic of an exceptional vintage. Deep garnet with brick highlights, it seduces with powerful aromas of ripe fruit, fine cocoa, and vanillin spice. The palate is fleshy and silky, with ripe tannins and bright acidity that give the wine an elegant, long finish. Tempranillo matured in oak has mellowed beautifullydrink now while bottles of this age remain available.