the alcohol on this bottling is lower than most fe ciegas have been in the past, reflecting the cool vintage. the wine seems more austere than in the past, withholding a bit of the early appeal it used to show. nonetheless, it's wonderfully structured in acids and tannins and very dry, with a judicious application of oak, and there are intricate flavors of cherries, red currants and herbs. seems like it could shine with age, so give it six years in the cellar.
Fe Ciega Vineyard