Hermanos Hernáiz Finca La Emperatriz Viñedo Singular Tinto 2017 vintages

Back on form after some adjustments in recent years, the Hernáiz brothers have focused their energies on producing a single red from their extensive vineyard in Baños de Rioja. Mixing Tempranillo with 22% Garnacha and 2% Viura, this is all about focus, freshness, structure and precision, with subtle, scented oak, granular tannins and notes of cassis, bramble and red berries. Drink date: 2024-2032. Score - 94. (timatkin.com, Rioja Special Report 2021)