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Honorable - 2019

Another longstanding brand, dating back to 1915, stands out as one of the most traditional. This wine, darker in hue, exudes aromas of cassis and herbs, boasting enhanced structure from aging for 18 months in a blend of 80% French and 20% American oak barrels.

  • Brand: Gomez Cruzado
  • Region:Rioja
  • Sub-Region:Rioja Alta
  • Varietal:80% Tempranillo, 15% Graciano, 5% other grapes
  • Color:Red
  • Alcohol:14.5%
  • Size:750ml

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  • Country:Spain
  • Climate:More continental with some Atlantic influence
  • Harvest Technique:Manual in 15kg boxes
  • Soil:Calcareaus
  • Year Planted/Vine Age:Average 70 years-old
  • Fermentation:The grapes from the distinct plots from the different towns are destemmed but not crushed before femrentation in separate tanks, Pumping over and maceration allows for the gentle extraction of tanning.
  • Elevage:Aged in 225 liter barrels for 18 months, 80% French and 20% American
  • Winemaker Name:Juan Bautista
  • Filtration:No
  • Fining:No
  • Scores:93RP (2016 vintage)
  • Total Production:17,000 bottles