Rioja - Tempranillo - Haro, SP - 17
 
If you’re looking for an “old world,” style of Rioja and want to experience the traditional flavors found in the Alta region, your best bet is with R. Lopez de Heredia, one of the producers that made the region what it is today. This property's Reserva is truly the quintessential Rioja of the region and expresses that fine acidity, and stony minerality that one comes to look for in a fine Rioja. The fruit is candied raspberry, cranberry, and cassis. These yield to flavors of cut granite, white pepper, clove and dark chocolate.