The 2008 Crianza is a blend of 70% Garnacha, 20% Tempranillo, and 10% Syrah aged for 6 months in French and American oak and an additional 18 months in bottle prior to release. Notions of smoke, game, violets, blackberry, and blueberry set the stage for a smooth, elegant offering in which the oak adds a touch of complexity. This superb value is impeccably balanced and lengthy and will deliver enjoyment over the next 4-5 years. Bodega San Jose de Aguaron is a large cooperative in the DO of Carinena that controls approximately 1200 hectares with 60% of the vines consisting of Garnacha, 70% of them over 50 years of age. All of their Carinena holdings are bush vines over 45 years of age. Its main brand is labeled Monasterio de las Vinas.No known American importer
