Bodegas Roda Sela, Rioja DOCa, Spain

羅達酒莊塞拉紅葡萄酒

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I underestimated the aging potential of the 2010 Sela, which I tasted next to the 2014 and 2015 to check in on how it's aging, as this entry-level red is not often considered a wine to keep. But even though it drinks well early on, it develops very nicely—and especially in a superb vintage like 2010. It has just the right balance between primary and tertiary aromas, developing complexity, subtle, elegant and with terrific balance. It has aromas of beef blood, iron, meat and forest floor, gaining complexity in the glass. They have kept small quantities of all their wines, and most are available only in small quantities. It will surely live longer, but I've updated the drinking window to the period I think will appeal to all palates and not only those who love old, aged wines. This is also substantially better than my initial appraisal, and it has to be among the finest vintages produced. They also like 2012 and think 2008 was probably the weakest.

This firm red shows a good balance of fruit and herbal notes, featuring cherry, leafy, tobacco and spice flavors mingling over light, firm tannins. Crisp and focused, with a savory finish. Drink now through 2018. 800 cases imported.??–TM??Region: Spain / Rioja Select to Add