Finca Sandoval, Manchuela (Spain) 2004

Purple/red.

Saucy, grilled (balsamic) meat, grilled herbs, light coconut and very deep black raspberry nose.

Very intense in the mouth, slightly abrasive, with strong acid-driven tannin coating the front teeth. Nice flesh, and packed, though. This needs lamb or 6-8 years of cellaring.

Opened yesterday. 83% Syrah, 9% Mourvedre, 8% Bobal

Day 2 - Showing a very cool juniper/pepper aromatic note. Easing up a bit in the mouth. This is killer.

$45