{"product_id":"bhilar-struggling-vines-phinca-hapa-tinto-2021","title":"2021 | Bhilar \"Struggling Vines Phinca Hapa\" Tinto | Rioja | Spain","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA biodynamic, horse-ploughed Rioja from vines planted in 1967 — 92 points from Tim Atkin.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDavid Sampedro and Melanie Hickman run Bodegas Bhilar biodynamically in Rioja Alavesa — ploughing with horses, powering the winery on solar and wind. \"Phinca Hapa\" is a pioneering 2.9-hectare parcel on white limestone at 646 metres above Elvillar, planted back in 1967. The 2021 is Tempranillo-dominant with 6% Graciano and 2% Viura, whole-cluster fermented, aged a year in 500-litre casks then about seven months in foudre. Tim Atkin gave it 92 points in his Rioja Report.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA Bhilar Phinca Hapa is Rioja for the modern purist. \u003cstrong\u003eBiodynamic, horse-ploughed, 1967 vines at 646m, 92 points → pure, chiselled, floral → you're drinking new-wave Rioja.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTempranillo with 6% Graciano · 2% Viura\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eElvillar, Rioja Alavesa — Spain\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBodegas Bhilar — biodynamic, solar \u0026amp; wind powered\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2.9ha limestone parcel at 646m, planted 1967 · 92 pts Tim Atkin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePure, chiselled and floral with subtle reduction, red berry fruit, wildflowers and mild spices over fine chalky tannins and a spicy, whole-bunch finish.\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eTranslation:\u003c\/strong\u003e a fresh, precise Rioja — red fruit and wildflowers with a whole-cluster spice lift over fine, chalky tannins. Sappy and savoury; a world away from oaky old-school Rioja.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA biodynamic old-vine Rioja. Exactly the bottle for grilled lamb, roasted vegetables, or charcuterie.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"XXI","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48605812457726,"sku":"XXI-0180","price":48.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0427\/5837\/files\/2021BhilarStrugglingVinesPhincaHapaTinto.png?v=1785472185","url":"https:\/\/www.mrdwine.com\/products\/bhilar-struggling-vines-phinca-hapa-tinto-2021","provider":"Mr.D Wine Merchant","version":"1.0","type":"link"}