2018 R. Lopez de Heredia Vina Cubillo Rioja Crianza Kakheti by the large lake that

by the large lake that serves as a kind of natural air conditioner at the heart of the estate's vineyards)

with acidity that pulls the palate forward from the first moment

menthol and mocha fill out the layers nicely

making for fuller-bodied

tobacco and scorched earth linger

2018 R. Lopez de Heredia Vina Cubillo Rioja Crianza Kakheti by the large lake that94+ Points, The Wine Advocate "The red 2018 Via Cubillo Tinto Crianza is pretty and attractive, fresh and aromatic, floral, the result of a challenging year with lots of rain and high humidity. This is usually the last vineyard to be harvested, and the grapes were picked late, the 26th of October. It's a blend of 70% Tempranillo, 20% Garnacho and 5% each Graciano and Mazuelo that matured in a combination of oak vats and well seasoned American oak