🏰The 2022 Telmo Rodriguez Tabuerniga is a captivating Rioja, already receiving high critical acclaim with scores of 96 points from Tim Atkin MW and Virginie Boone, highlighting its wild energy and refined elegance. This blend of Tempranillo, Garnacha, and Graciano from a tiny, terraced 2.7-hectare field blend in Labastida offers impressive perfume, detail, and complexity. It presents rose petal and wild thyme top notes, with a palate of bramble, red cherry, and wild strawberry. The wine is feral and herbal, with upfront grip that melts on the midpalate, showcasing well-tamed tannins and an inherent wildness that's compelling, alongside undeniable finesse and elegance. The 2022 vintage was marked by heatwaves, making it the earliest harvest in the winery's history, yet plentiful rains ensured excellent quality. 🍴 Chinese Cantonese food pairing: This complex and structured Rioja would be magnificent with Cantonese roasted goose, or a rich braised beef brisket with star anise. For Western cuisine, it's an excellent match for lamb, smoked meat, or dark chocolate berry desserts. 🥂 fit for event suggestion: An ideal wine for a special dinner, a gathering of Spanish wine enthusiasts, or for cellaring to enjoy its graceful evolution over the next 20-25 years.