Sampled blind, many tasters might guess that the 2009 Dos Dedos de Frente was produced in the northern Rhone appellation of Cote-Rotie. A blend of 92% Syrah and 8% Viognier sourced from a single parcel, the wine was aged for 14 months in a mix of new and used French barriques. Sexy aromas of bacon, wood smoke, exotic spices, lavender, and blueberry set the stage for a velvety-textured, plush, impeccably balanced wine that will continue to gain complexity for several more years. With outstanding volume and length, this pleasure-bent offering will be at its best from 2014 to 2024 if not longer. El Escoces Volante is a negociant brand made by Norrel Robertson, MW from grapes sourced in the increasingly recognized DO of Calatayud. Importer: Well Oiled Wine Company, Leesburg, VA; Tel: (703) 725-9022