Spanish Lessons
It could take years to learn all that Spain’s vinous bounty has to offer, but any of the beauties here will get you started on the right track. Several of the country’s regions are represented on this list, including familiar names such as Rioja, Priorat and Rías Baixas, delivering a range of reds and whites, along with Sherry in two different styles. Salud!
SEÑORÍO DE VILLARRICA Rioja Delicia de Baco Crianza 2015 (94, $30) Powerful, balanced; plum, currant, licorice, espresso, mineral
GODELIA Mencía Bierzo 2015 (93, $23) Black cherry, plum, currant, leafy, licorice, mineral; plush
GONZALEZ BYASS Pedro Ximénez Jerez Dulce Nectar NV (93, $25) Thick, exotic; buckwheat honey, sesame, prune, date, Christmas pudding
BODEGAS BERONIA Rioja Reserva 2014 (92, $17) Plum, blackberry, licorice, graphite, black tea, forest…
