The 2012 Manga del Brujo is a blend of old-vine Garnacha with some 15% Syrah and 5% Cari?ena (Mazuelo). Robertson explained that tanks are inoculated with a selection of Rhone yeasts and some from the Priorat and Barolo. ( L2323, Clos, BRL97 he believes work well with Garnacha). "Selected yeasts are employed to guarantee that alcoholic fermentation finishes and the wines have typicity. We are not looking for a standardized product and we want to express the vintage and terroir therefore protocols change according to each vintage." The wine is aged for 15 months on fine lees in underground cement tanks. Lees are stirred monthly. The nose is clean, straightforward, fruit-driven, but with an extra dimension of complexity, red fruit, licorice, fennel and Mediterranean herbs. The palate is medium-bodied with fine-grained tannins, good freshness and acidity, supple and tasty, ending with some meaty, brothy, umami-like flavors. At this price level this is superb. Great value. 50,000 bottles produced.