91

Señorío de Brenda 2011 Barrica

Tempranillo (Ribera del Duero)

Near opaque at the core, this wine has a midsized ruby rim. The nose dances between fresh and advancing, and is sappy with attractive potpourri top notes. The flavors are a mesh of mulberries, blueberries and black plums generously sprinkled with cinnamon. The wine’s caressing mouthfeel shows a marked oiliness, but it is properly contained by sculpted tannins and buoyant acidity. This wine has a gracefulness that allows it to drink well alone, yet its heft and savoriness suggest it might show best with richer foods. Drink now through 2019.

91

Señorío de Brenda 2011 Barrica

Tempranillo (Ribera del Duero)

Near opaque at the core, this wine has a midsized ruby rim. The nose dances between fresh and advancing, and is sappy with attractive potpourri top notes. The flavors are a mesh of mulberries, blueberries and black plums generously sprinkled with cinnamon. The wine’s caressing mouthfeel shows a marked oiliness, but it is properly contained by sculpted tannins and buoyant acidity. This wine has a gracefulness that allows it to drink well alone, yet its heft and savoriness suggest it might show best with richer foods. Drink now through 2019.

91

Señorío de Brenda 2011 Barrica

Tempranillo (Ribera del Duero)

Near opaque at the core, this wine has a midsized ruby rim. The nose dances between fresh and advancing, and is sappy with attractive potpourri top notes. The flavors are a mesh of mulberries, blueberries and black plums generously sprinkled with cinnamon. The wine’s caressing mouthfeel shows a marked oiliness, but it is properly contained by sculpted tannins and buoyant acidity. This wine has a gracefulness that allows it to drink well alone, yet its heft and savoriness suggest it might show best with richer foods. Drink now through 2019.