Gran Reserva Viña Monty Rioja Tempranillo

Fresher than the 82 but still not great. Crowd was split between the two but I definitely preferred this one.

Stewy strawberry/plum, slightly raisined-currants, dried rose pedals, berry bush, chalky, dried herbs. Med+acid, Med - alcohol, Med tannins, min bitterness, red blackberries, lactic cranberry quality on finish, tar, chalky finish-wish it was a little silkier. Moderate complexity, med finish

Sean had this 10 years ago

Tom had this 7 years ago