As pleased as I was about the 2001 Lopez Heredia Bosconia Reserva yesterday, this wine is at a whole different level. It's large, it's dark, it's deep, it's layered, and it has nuance...tons of it. It is both full of pleasure yet amazingly restrained. It is deeply fruited, yet light on its feet. It has bracing acidity, and a nearly monolithic structure. One thing is for sure...this wine will live for a very, very long time. Did I mention it goes phenomenally with food? And last but not least, this is a truly intellectual wine. You can sip it on its own in front of a fireplace, drink it alongside grilled lamb chops, or share it over appetizers. I don't care what the occasion is, this wine will always keep me spellbound. When I drank it I found myself meditating over it...it's that good. It can also give top-notch Bordeaux a run for its money, in my humble opinion. If I see it again offered at one of my preferred merchants, I will buy as much as I can.
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