2018 R. Lopez de Heredia Vina Cubillo Rioja Crianza Kakheti making for fuller-bodied

making for fuller-bodied

This is youthful

with acidity that pulls the palate forward from the first moment

including mushrooms

by the large lake that serves as a kind of natural air conditioner at the heart of the estate's vineyards)

2018 R. Lopez de Heredia Vina Cubillo Rioja Crianza Kakheti making for fuller-bodied94+ Points, The Wine Advocate "The red 2018 Via Cubillo Tinto Crianza is pretty and attractive, fresh and aromatic, floral, the result of a challenging year with lots of rain and high humidity. This is usually the last vineyard to be harvested, and the grapes were picked late, the 26th of October. It's a blend of 70% Tempranillo, 20% Garnacho and 5% each Graciano and Mazuelo that matured in a combination of oak vats and well seasoned American oak