After having an unsuccessful attempt at the Torresilo, I cracked this open and put it in a decanter for an hour. Lanzaga is Telmo's middle Rioja wine, with LZ bellow it and Altos de Lanzaga at the top. While it isn't that important really, I love Telmo's labels. They just seem very odd, striking and very Spanish. Lanzaga is made from 100% Tempranillo that sees some quality French oak.
The nose opens up straight away with dusty earth, red berries, leather, lavender and hints of animal. Modern in style with good structure in the mouth with nice balance. Intense, tart red cherry with cola and chocolate notes followed up by some toasty oak. The tannins are a bit hard to start with, they soften and become chalky and friendly with some air. The acid is just right. A great way to start the year. 91 Pts.
Source: Randalls Cost: $42 Closure: Conventional Cork
Sounds great Shag, who brings it in?
The Spanish Aquisition…
It should cellar well too I think.
Geez I’m dumb, I sell LZ
Dave,
Have you tried the 02 Lanzaga? Looking at a few cheap bottles and wondered whether it was any good.
Yep, actually I did a small vertical of Lanzaga from 2002 to 2006 a month or so ago. The 2002 was the suprise standout and it was between the 02 and 04 for best wine of the line up.
So if they’ve had good storage and priced to sell, I’d go for it.
That is surprising. Looking forward to the write up?
Sure thing, I will put something together over the weekend (as well as the latest TSA tastings…)
The 2006 is looking really good. Give it some time, but it will out shine the others I think.