Palacios "Petalos" 2003 (Bierzo, Spain)

Deep red/purple.

Spicy/meaty/earthy nose. Slight game/brett, but not ridiculous.

Quite round, with light, but insistent, structure hitting late. Spicy, meat/game flavors show little in the way of obvious fruit, but I really don't miss it. Long, subtle finish rides through tannic chew.

Interesting, "real" wine for little $$


Day 4 - Citrus and A-1 steak sauce. A raw intensity in the mouth (this has tightened up with air) - screams for real food - lamb, cream or reduction sauces.


$15