1994 'Señorio de Sarria' Gran Reserva, Bodega de Sarria, Navarra

Interestingly, an element of Cabernet Sauvignon added to a majority of Tempranillo: notes of balsamic, leather and soy, with faintly lingering spice on the nose; silky, juicy, vibrant palate of lively red fruit, dried fruit and florals. Seriously pleasant, with surprising length and vigour on the finish. ‘Very Good’ is how the denominación directly opposite Rioja has categorised ’94.