ripe yet polished tannins

With California entering its 4th year of continuous drought this could have proven to become a challenging growing season had it not been for heavy rains that threw about 15” in late February/early March

Wet soil and cool temperatures conspired to delay bud break nearly two weeks later than historical average

with lovely

chocolaty spice notes

2015 Bryant Bettina Rioja ripe yet polished tanninsWonderful floral, fresh and bright aromas with excellent nuances of dark fruit, spices and fresh tobacco. Pencil shaving. Leafy. Mushrooms, too. Full bodied, tight and clean. A racy and balanced Bettina. The balance is extremely impressive for this vintage. Drink in 2021. 98 James Suckling