Chunky and rubbery smelling at first, then out comes black fruit, oak and licorice in spades. This is a modern, dark wine from old Mencia vines that’s very tasty and rolls across the palate with ease. It’s a little syrupy and very ripe, with hints of herbs on the finish as well as cocoa and fig. Drink now through 2013.——M.S.(7/1/2011)—— 90