2021 | Bhilar "Struggling Vines Phinca Hapa" Tinto | Rioja | Spain Tenuta Olim Bauda this Malbec from Gualtallary preserved

this Malbec from Gualtallary preserved a fresh character despite the warm vintage

Aromas of tart red cherries

garrigue and spice

spicy herbs

so no Smaragd could be made since there was insufficient yield

2021 | Bhilar "Struggling Vines Phinca Hapa" Tinto | Rioja | Spain Tenuta Olim Bauda this Malbec from Gualtallary preservedA biodynamic, horse ploughed Rioja from vines planted in 1967 92 points from Tim Atkin. David Sampedro and Melanie Hickman run Bodegas Bhilar biodynamically in Rioja Alavesa ploughing with horses, powering the winery on solar and wind. "Phinca Hapa" is a pioneering 2. 9 hectare parcel on white limestone at 646 metres above Elvillar, planted back in 1967. The 2021 is Tempranillo dominant with 6% Graciano and 2% Viura, whole cluster fermented, aged a