Viña Lopez · Red · 2017
Eleanor Ferrari Senior Wine Critic
“Deep ruby in the glass; hints of oak, vanilla and tobacco, crisp acidity and a clean mid-palate.”
Brilliant pale lemon. Lovely hints of oak, vanilla and tobacco. Crisp acidity and a clean mid-palate. The aftertaste is bright and mineral. Punches well above its weight.
Dense purple-black. Lovely mineral and saline on the nose. Dense and structured, built to age. Lingering notes of spice and dark fruit. A benchmark for the region.
Inky violet core. Lovely ripe plum and warm spice. Elegant, fresh and persistent. A warm, lasting finale. Highly recommended.
Crystalline pale gold. Lovely hints of oak, vanilla and tobacco. Concentrated fruit balanced by fine tannin. A serious wine that rewards patience.
Vivid salmon pink. Lovely aromas of black fruit and cedar. Elegant, fresh and persistent. Lingering notes of spice and dark fruit. Lovely alongside aged hard cheese. Highly recommended.
Dense purple-black. Lovely mineral and saline on the nose. Full-bodied with firm, ripe tannins. A serious wine that rewards patience.
Lovely mineral and saline on the nose. Rounded, generous and supple. A benchmark for the region.
Lovely fresh-cut grass and gooseberry. Full-bodied with firm, ripe tannins. A benchmark for the region.
Amber and luminous. Lovely hints of oak, vanilla and tobacco. Racy, mineral-driven and precise. Will happily buy again.
Bright garnet with brick edges. Lovely scents of stone fruit and honey. Silky texture and great length. Lingering notes of spice and dark fruit. A benchmark for the region.