Viña Maquis Lien

slightly hazy deep ruby. very expressive and developing. gentle lift of menthol and eucalyptus to black plum, blackberry and currant fruits on base notes of cedar, pencil shavings, smoke and coffee grounds. with plus body, acidity and tannins that are grippy and tight and parcel out the concentrated black fruit that is both leavened by the herbaceousness and anchored by the earthiness. very good length. needs a good bit of air, has plenty life ahead. 14% AbV; blend of 48% …