A mildly toasty nose is comprised by notes of dark pinot fruit that is liberally laced with humus

The 2021 Pinot Noir Wendling Vineyard Block E

mild and dry seasons

but I expected more in a vintage with this pedigree

I would say that 2015 marks the end of a chapter that saw very voluptuous and rounded wines up until this date

La Rioja Alta, Torre de Ona El Camino other_regions_australia A mildly toasty nose isThe 2021 El Camino is produced from old bush vines in Rioja Alavesa grown at high altitude that are, on average, 80 years old and low yielding but high in quality. This is what the winery considers its first artisanal wine, with this being the first vintage, from the outstanding 2021, with only 4,000 bottles produced. It may not be made every year. The field blend is 97% Tempranillo with the remaining a mix of Mazuelo, Garnacha, and Viura. A very