You can feel more oak in the 2009 Domus Pensi as if the more expensive wine had to have more wood. It's a multi-grape blend of Garnacha Tinta, Syrah, Cari?ena and Merlot fermented in stainless steel with yeasts and matured in barrel for 16 months. If the nose is oaky the palate is completely dominated by astringent oak aromas, you are in danger of numbing your palate if you keep it in your mouth of too long. 10,000 bottles.

The 2008 Domus Pensi, a blend of 40% Garnacha Peluda, 15% Carinena, 30% Cabernet and the rest Merlot, was aged for 18 months in French oak barrels. It has a dark, almost opaque color and a nose of spices, smoke, tar and black cherries with notes of dark chocolate showing good integration of the oak. The palate has fine-grained tannins, pleasant flavors of licorice, black fruit and chocolate with enough acidity and good length. A well-crafted red, and a pleasant surprise. Importers: Deutsch Family Wine, Spirits Blue Div and Total Wine & More.