A round texture carries black cherry, toast and leaf flavors in this modern red, supported by light, firm tannins and kept lively by juicy acidity. Balanced and fresh. Drink now through 2016. 5,000 cases imported.??–TM??Region: Spain / Ribera del Duero Select to Add

Dark fruits, leather, compost and burnt aromas blend together on the nose. The palate is tannic and gritty feeling, while black fruit and herbal flavors lead to a narrow, mildly bitter finish containing chocolate and coffee. Solid but hard and herbal.——M.S.(12/15/2011)—— 86