This says Reserva.
I didn’t know.
But… that’s some Spanish old vine Tempranillo w French barrique aging(24 mo.) hell, you could have left it in there another 24.
N: Really smells like dirt and tobacco. Black plums way back there. A Big, black nose of reined in funk.
P: Tannin city, charcoal, prunes, really begs for protein, skillfully done.
Next time, 2hrs in a decanter.
Thanks @ Garagiste. — 2 years ago
Had this wine in 2015 and another time. Always a value buy! — 3 years ago
Dry but pleasant. Had with Greek tapas in DC with Sarah and Mao. — 6 years ago
This Bobal kind of reminds me of a big, muscular left bank Bordeaux. Saturated color. Nose has lots of graphite, cassis, elderberry, and dried twigs and leaves. Dense, but in a lean and muscular way that avoids any jamminess. Dark cassis and crushed rock are the main components. Bone dry and with very good acids. Tannins are present but reasonably soft. Will be better in a couple of years but nice now too. — 2 years ago
Nicely made and exuding character. Nose has bright, deep plummy fruit, along with nice, fragrant spice and a wisp of smoke. Mouthfilling, pure fruit on the palate, with a light touch, finish turns savory and shows lots of stony minerality. Nice acids and a bit of soft, chalky tannin comes out at the end. Terrific value. — 3 years ago
Medium ruby; medium plus intensity aromas of ripe red plum, blackberry, black plum, vanilla, baking spices; dry, medium plus acid, medium plus tannins, medium alcohol, medium plus body, medium intensity flavors consistent with aromas; medium finish, ripe but fresh, perfectly balanced — 4 years ago
R most
Dark purple. Very nice with ribeye. Would buy again. This would be awesome with Jamon y queso — 13 days ago