I really enjoyed this winery's last Gran Reserva, the 2001 vintage. This 2004 vintage is a blend of Trempranillo with the remaining 15% a mix of Graciano and Garnacha Tinto, maturation took place in French oak for 26-28 months than 4 years in bottle before release.
This wine opens up with attractive aromas of wild berries, plum, Asian spices, soft leather, tobacco and earthy notes. On the palate, medium-full bodied (with alcohol coming in at 14%), dry, good acidity and fine grained tannins. Good length on this wine finish with dried fruit, spices and those fine grained tannins making there presence felt 'till the end. Very seamless aromatics, silky smooth mouthfeel with good depth of flavour on the finish. However, I feel the best is yet to come. It still needs to shed some of its oak. For fans of traditional Spanish Gran Reserva, cellar 1-2 years and you should be rewarded. Score 90 points
Purchased December 27, 2011 at the SAQ (00865535) AT $39.00
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