early on it displays mild heat and jamminess, but with airing everything settles, and ultimately this old-vines tempranillo from the lauded winemaker mariano garcia excels. the palate is rich, minerally and meaty, with slightly syrupy black fruit flavors, molasses and chocolate. chewy, tannic and pure on the finish, with hints of herbs and lemon peel. drink now through 2013.
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