Taberna de Haro

Yes, another opportunity to taste sherry with me! In collaboration with Valdespino, I’m teaching a class at Dave’s Fresh Pasta you won’t want to miss. Meant for neophytes and daily imbibers alike! ( I find myself in the latter category, tbh). Go to Davesfreshpasta.com to register. Limited to 15.

1996 Gran Reserva Faustino I is not only iconic and delicious, it’s also numbered. We drank bottle number 79,756. !Toma ya! Although the nose is dominated by porcini, smoked beef and sur bois, there is ample fruit on the palate - cherries and black raspberries of a very giving nature. The oak (24months) and the wine have become one, an old married couple that have long since stopped disagreeing because what’s the point. Rather, they rock and hold hands letting the notes of all spice, cigar box, red currant, clove, and cherry compote distract them from any discord. Life’s too short for imbalance. Medium-bodied and a bit lacey around the edges, with the iron-ore soul of Rioja.
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Another delicious day in Navarra!