San Vicente Rioja 2008

Organic Tempranillo from some of the finest soils in all of Rioja barrel aged for 20 months in 90% French oak and 10% American oak yielding a stunning red from a far drier vintage leading to perfect health in the vineyard and concentrating its body, fragrance, and fruit to an even denser wonder.
Wine review by Nicholas Livingston

Expert Review

92-94 score Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
The 2008 San Vicente, tasted from barrel, is purple/black in color. It offers up a promising nose of smoke, spice box, lavender, and blackberry. Dense, rich, and concentrated on the palate, it is likely to evolve for 4-6 years and drink well through 2028.

Food Pairings

Very versatile. The better cuts of lamb. Most any meat braised or stewed. Game birds and poultry, especially duck.