La Rioja Alta Gran Reserva 890 2004

Cherry liqueur, ripe raspberry and exotic spice open the nose, with six years of American oak laying down generous vanilla and coconut that unfurl steadily with air. Rich and broad across the mid-palate, the fruit is dense, almost confected, gaining layers of complexity as it moves toward a long, gripping finish. Velvety tannins hold everything together without a trace of hardness, and the integration is seamless. Classic 890 power and polish in a vintage that still has plenty to give. Drink now through 2030.