Sierra Cantabria, Garnacha, Rioja

Decanted for 15m. Dusty cherries, dried berries, damp earth, baking spice, licorice, coffee. Enjoyable but I think it has hit it's peak and is on the decline.

Amazing value wine. We should have decanted it to bring it to temperature. It was delicious once it got to the right temperature. This is a *very* full-bodied Grenache—characteristic Rioja flavors on a Grenache. Yum.

Medium ruby. Medium+ nose. Aromas of violets, ripe plum, spice Medium+ intensity, medium+ alcohol, medium acidity, high dusty tannin. Flavours of ripe plum, raspberry, spice (five spice), violet. Some developed, dried fruit notes. Medium+ finish. Full-bodied. Drink now, but has potential for further ageing. Very good quality - flavour concentration, balance of alcohol, flavour and acid is in check.

First impression: good. going to revisit.

100% Garnacha, 12 months in oak, 60 year old vines. Juicy strawberry, leafy, herbal, raspberry. Great structure, tannins need time. Very traditional in style that might be off-putting to some looking for more upfront fruit.

Thin, almost vinegary finish. Not much body. Does not improve with letting it breathe, almost gets thinner.