Laborum Single Vineyard Finca El Retiro Tannat

I prefer the lesser oaked interpretation of this wine

* appearance: fully opaque ruby violet with tawny rim
* aromas: dark earth, licorice, plum, dusty cedar, smoke, spice
* palate: dark wild berries
* structure: full bodied, firm tannins, medium+ acid, 14.5% alcohol
* finish: long
* winemaking: made from single vineyard Tannat grown at 5,740 feet elevation on 50 year-old vines and then aged 12 months in new French oak
* pairing: homemade breaded steak biscuits and fries
* cost: $29

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