Hacienda Monasterio, Ribera Duero Reserva Vintage:2015 This is a conservative Brane-Cantenac

This is a conservative Brane-Cantenac that refuses to go the extra inch

Note that this well-made effort is going to require at least a few years of patience first

(from both the lower and upper portions)

The warmth of the vintage is felt in the wine’s contours and early appeal

Hacienda Monasterio, Ribera Duero Reserva Vintage:2015 This is a conservative Brane-Cantenac(the same blend as for the 2010 version), Inky ruby. Deeper and darker in character than its younger sibling, displaying scents and flavors of blackcurrant, dried cherry and licorice, with a spicy element adding vivacity. Opens nicely with air, picking up a smoky nuance and a touch of candied rose. Finishes sappy and very long, with velvety tannins building slowly and framing the wine's lush fruit. Josh Raynolds