after finding little to like about the blatantly overripe 2003 el nogal, the '04 is a wonderful surprise. yes, it's still a ripe, chewy specimen with aromas of prune, smoke, spice cake and leather. but in the mouth it delivers weighty plum, raspberry and cassis but also a delicate wrapping of chocolate and coconut. a lot to ponder, and better sooner than later. drink now through 2011.
Parcela El Nogal