This wine is a blend of 85% Tempranillo and 15%
Graciano with maturation in French oak for 20 months, plus a further 18 months
in bottle before release and alcohol coming in at 14%.
This wine opened up with a sensuous bouquet of
cherry, blackberry, black plum, incense, toast, sandalwood, cinnamon and
vanilla spices. On the mouthfeel, medium-full bodied, dry, a nice blend of
fruit, cedar and spices, mild acidity and grainy tannins. This wine’s finish is
long, masculine with a savoury edge and persistent tannins lingering. This wine
should acquire additional complexity with a further 2-3 years in bottle, if your
impatient (like me) 1-2 hour in your decanter is strongly recommended. I will
wait a further 1-2 years before opening my remaining bottle. What I like the
most about this reserve 2005 is the aromatics, strongly recommended for fans of
Spanish wines. Score 89 points.
Purchased April 13, 2013 LCBO Vintages New Release
(702761) at $24.95
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