Rioja Tabuerniga Lanzaga Telmo Rodriguez 2023 (750ML)

98 Points, Virginie Boone, JebDunnuck.com: "From two vineyards in Labastida, the 2023 Tabuerniga is intended to show the diversity of the appellation, in which Telmo Rodriguez believes every village has a clear message. A serious, complex, medium-bodied wine, it sings in violet and lavender with a trace of wild herb, following through on the palate in textured white pepper and black raspberry. There are feral elements of wild game that evolve as the wine opens, an elegant blend of Tempranillo, Garnacha, and Graciano from an older site aged only in foudres. Hold and drink 2033-2043." 10/26