This polished red is supple, showing a firm backbone that supports black cherry, cranberry, smoke and light earthy flavors. Bright acidity keeps the smoky finish fresh and clean. Mencia, Bastardo and Tinta Fina. Drink now through 2016. 440 cases made, 155 cases imported.??–TM??Region: Spain / Monterrei Select to Add

(65% mencia, 30% bastardo and 5% tempranillo; fermented in neutral oak and then aged for 13 months in 2-year-old French oak): Bright ruby-red. Expressive aromas of red berries, sandalwood and mocha, with a suave floral topnote. Silky and impressively concentrated, with sweet raspberry and cherry flavors and suggestions of candied rose and allspice. A very long, spicy finish leaves notes of rose and anise behind.