Aalto, Ribera Del Duero Vintage:2005 including this 2012 Pinot Noir

including this 2012 Pinot Noir Bien Nacido Vineyard

the 2016 concludes with a long and nuanced finish

at the end of August

and think it needs another 2-3 years of cellaring

baked apple and acacia blossom aromas

Aalto, Ribera Del Duero Vintage:2005 including this 2012 Pinot NoirOpaque purple color. Intensely perfumed nose displays spicy dark berry and floral character, with zesty minerals and black tea adding complexity. Pliant blackberry and cherry flavors are impressively fresh, becoming deeper and sweeter with air. An admirably balanced wine, playing depth against vivacity and finishing with outstanding clarity and length. This is the most elegant example of this bottling I've tasted. Josh Raynolds