A minerally red, with subtle notes of fresh loamy earth, smoke and iron interwoven with flavors of mulled cherry, tea rose, dried fig and balsamico herbs and spices. Reveals a rich, expressive tapestry of flavors wrapped around firm, fine-grained tannins and orange peel acidity. Long, fragrant finish. Best from 2024 through 2035. 400 cases made, 50 cases imported.??–AN??Region: Spain / Rioja Select to Add

The perfumed and floral 2019 La Nieta, which comes from one of the four vineyards around the winery in the helmet of Páganos (Laguardia), is structured and powerful, from a warmer (and sunnier) year, with 14.2% alcohol and a pH of 3.6 and 5.9 grams of acidity. It also shows freshness and elegance, and with time in the glass, one could foresee the finesse that should come out as the wine absorbs the 16 months in new oak barrels with time in bottle, as this was bottled one year before I tasted it. It improved with time in the glass, and it should do the same with years in bottle. This is usually my favorite from the Eguren portfolio, but this time Marcos Eguren's Sierra Cantabria 2019 El Bosque stole the show. 5,000 bottles were filled in July 2021.

This big red has power and depth. Black fruit flavors are ripe, but balanced by espresso, loamy earth and mineral notes. Muscular tannins are well-integrated, with bright acidity to keep the wine lively. Bold modern style. Drink now through 2032. 400 cases made, 50 cases imported.??–TM??Region: Spain / Rioja Select to Add

This rich red is velvety and mouthcoating, yet remains focused and fresh due to well-integrated tannins and juicy acidity. Plum, currant, orange peel, cocoa, licorice and loamy earth flavors are harmonious but need time to bloom. Gentle power and latent complexity suggest a long future. In the modern style. Best from 2021 through 2033. 300 cases made, 35 cases imported.??–TM??Region: Spain / Rioja Select to Add

Mocha, smoke and tar notes frame blackberry and currant flavors in this bold, generous red. Floral, loamy earth and anise elements give this complexity. The firm tannins are well-integrated, and balsamic acidity keeps this lively. Drink now through 2031. 416 cases made, 30 cases imported.??–TM??Region: Spain / Rioja Select to Add