Wine of the Week - Martin Cendoya Reserva 2005 Rioja

This is a wonderfully hearty wine that I could barely put down.

Strawberry is predominant on the nose, with a little bit of butter underneath.

Flavors of black pepper and smoke on the tongue. This is a full-bodied, well-balanced wine with a lot to offer on the attack, the mid-palate and the finish... with bonus points on the mid-palate. Loved it the whole way through.

14% alcohol