Spain meets California in
this interesting blend of 44% Tempranillo, 36% Syrah, 13% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5%
Graciano and 2% Petit Syrah with alcohol coming in at a reasonable
13.9%.
This wine opened up with
aromas of cherry, blueberry, soft leather, gentle wood spices and cigar
box notes. On the mouthfeel, a medium-full bodied wine with soft seductive
fruit, finely textured, balanced acidity and silky tannins. This blends finish
is moderately complex, very smooth with mature, spicy flavours. This is a very
interesting wine with aromatics similar to a Spanish wine but with a riper, and
rounder, more velvety texture. Had I tried this wine about a year ago; it would
have most likely had a little more structure and tannins. Very enjoyable wine
served slightly chilled, over the next year or so. Score 88 points.
Purchased May 11, 2013 LCBO Vintages New Release (317859) at $21.95
