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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

chocolaty spice notes

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

2015 Bryant Bettina Rioja this is a singularWonderful 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