Telmo Rodriguez Lanzaga Rioja 2014

From a selection of 30 estate plots around the village of Lanciego. Fermented in concrete. 14 months in oak foudre. Certified Organic.

93 Points - Robert Parker's Wine Advocate

I previewed three vintages of the village red form Lanciego in Rioja, starting with the 2014 Lanzaga. This was a great opportunity to check how the wine is evolving. They used larger barrels and are making the wine more transparent and increasing the amount of other grapes (it probably has less Tempranillo since perhaps 2012), and I see incremental improvements in quality. Of course, you have to take into account the conditions of the growing season. Here you see more ripeness than in 2013, but it feels very balanced and harmonious, with fine tannins and a tasty finish. 19,400 bottles produced. They have gradually reduced the quantity of bottles to increase the quality.