Benjamin Romeo, Rioja Vina Andres Vintage:2010 it's closed up pretty tight

it's closed up pretty tight

comparing it to the 2017 it does not quite have the same tension and mineralité

A classic Charmes that is generous but exceptionally fine

is going to need a long stay in a cool cellar to fully resolve the supporting structure

and then secure long term contracts for their fruit

Benjamin Romeo, Rioja Vina Andres Vintage:2010 it's closed up pretty tightOpaque purple. Explosive bouquet displays blackberry, mulberry, creme de cassis, cherry vanilla and Asian spices. A zesty cracked pepper quality adds urgency to the deep, sweet dark berry flavors and a kick to the back end. Mixes depth and energy with a deft hand, finishing with exotic notes of floral pastille and spicecake. The spicy quality lingers endlessly, giving this wine an improbably vivacious personality. There are just 200 bottles of this