Almansa, Castilla-La Mancha, Spain
Dark violet. Spice- and smoke-accented aromas of cherry, dark berries, incense and pungent flowers, along with a mocha nuance that builds in the glass. Powerful cherry cola, blueberry, spicecake and bitter chocolate flavors become sweeter and expand slowly with aeration. Closes with lingering spiciness, fine-grained tannins and strong, blue-fruit-driven persistence. (Josh Raynolds, Vinous, March 2021)
Dark violet. Spice- and smoke-accented aromas of cherry, dark berries, incense and pungent flowers, along with a mocha nuance that builds in the glass. Powerful cherry cola, blueberry, spicecake and bitter chocolate flavors become sweeter and expand slowly with aeration. Closes with lingering spiciness, fine-grained tannins and strong, blue-fruit-driven persistence. (Josh Raynolds, Vinous, March 2021)
Popped and poured. It should probably be said that I’m typically not attracted to this style of wine (nearly 16% ABV) but this was undeniably fun and surprisingly interesting to drink. This was a gigantic wine; a veritable shipping container of blue and red fruits, a flash of scorched earth, baking spices, and licorice. Still tannic and the acid is somewhat hidden but present. Long finish. This has been drinking consistently well over the last two years and should continue to do so for the next few years.
Popped and poured. It should probably be said that I’m typically not attracted to this style of wine (nearly 16% ABV) but this was undeniably fun and surprisingly interesting to drink. This was a gigantic wine; a veritable shipping container of blue and red fruits, a flash of scorched earth, baking spices, and licorice. Still tannic and the acid is somewhat hidden but present. Long finish. This has been drinking consistently well over the last two years and should continue to do so for the next few years.
May 10th, 2018Fruit bomb. Not for a terroir lover.
Fruit bomb. Not for a terroir lover.
Oct 5th, 2013Ready to drink quickly. Starts fruity. Great viscosity. Doesn’t change much after opening either. Alcoholic
Ready to drink quickly. Starts fruity. Great viscosity. Doesn’t change much after opening either. Alcoholic
Sep 22nd, 2023Excellent, full bodied. A bit jammy, very slight. Spicy notes on finish.
Excellent, full bodied. A bit jammy, very slight. Spicy notes on finish.
Sep 23rd, 2019
Loaded with fruit and complexity.
Loaded with fruit and complexity.
Oct 29th, 2018
