Tasting Notes

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Vinous Josh Raynolds - 01 May 17
(all de-stemmed grapes; fermented in open-top oak vats, with malolactic fermentation and 18 months of aging in new French oak casks) Inky purple. Powerful, highly perfumed aromas of ripe dark fruits, potpourri and incense, complicated by Indian spice, vanilla and woodsmoke nuances. Sweet, seamless and palate-staining, offering densely packed but vibrant black raspberry, cherry-vanilla and floral pastille flavors energized by a core of juicy acidity and a suggestion of peppery spices. Finishes sweet and extremely long, delivering outstanding finishing clarity and smooth tannins that blend seamlessly with the sappy fruit.
Drinking Date: 2020 - 2030
Spain Vineyard Fine Wine

Spain

Spain, a leading wine producer, offers diverse wines from its varied regions. In Rioja, Tempranillo produces elegant, age-worthy reds, with top producers like Bodegas Marqués de Riscal and Bodegas Muga. Ribera del Duero also excels with Tempranillo, featuring esteemed estates like Vega Sicilia and Dominio de Pingus. Priorat is known for bold red blends from Garnacha and Cariñena, with top wineries like Alvaro Palacios. In Galicia, Albariño shines in Rías Baixas, while Penedès is famed for Cava from houses like Freixenet.