Sunday, May 10, 2015 - Winner of the night, compared to two other Riojas on Mother's Day. (all left open to breathe for 1-2 hours)
Bright red fruits (mostly cherry) and masculine but balanced oak, a medium body with generous fruit and pleasing, substantial, food friendly acidity. Classic tannins now getting mellower with age.
Would not hold on to these too much longer.
This is what I think of, when I think of Rioja.