R. López de Heredia Viña Cubillo Crianza 2014

An earthy, well-aged Rioja with complex aromas of dried oranges, savory dried plums, mushrooms, tobacco and wet leaves. Distinctively zesty with bright, citrusy fruit on the medium-bodied palate, rounded by firm, juicy tannins. Quite a long, outstanding entry-level red from this traditional producer. Very drinkable now, but will also hold [through 2028+]. Score – 94. (jamessuckling.com, Sept. 9, 2022)