2019 Marqués de Murrieta Reserva "Dalmau", Rioja, SpainABOUT THIS WINE Dalmau Reserva 2019 is a blend of 82% Tempranillo, 12% Cabernet Sauvignon, and 6% Graciano, sourced from the Canajas vineyard within the 300 hectare Ygay Estate in Rioja Alta. The Tempranillo ferments in stainless steel, while the Cabernet Sauvignon and Graciano ferment in small oak vats, with daily pumping over and delestage operations. The wine is aged for 20 months in 225 liter new French oak barrels from Allier, followed by 6

perfectly smooth and resistant

except a tiny dose of SO2 (approx

however before the 1800s

fine tannins and great vinosity

next to premier cru ‘Les Arvelets

building luscious body

70% Rabigato

” refers to the aspect of the winery that was built in 1923 overlooking the bay in Guipuzcoa

Paul resolved to become an independent vigneron by separating himself from the big négociants after World War I and was among the first to do so in the Côte des Blancs

which lends this Syrah a clear sense of acidity and lift

spread over 8 different places: Derrière la Velle

half in oak and half in concrete