Sierra Cantabria El Bosque 2010 (750ML)

95 WA / 94 VM

Like the 2009, the 2010 Finca El Bosque is produced from the fruit of a single 1.5-hectare vineyard and undergoes a similar upbringing. The nose seems impenetrable and requires time and perhaps an energetic decanting to display fine aromas of ripe black fruit, fine spices with echoes of the soil. The palate is medium to full-bodied, keeping the balance and poise with a distinct violet finish. A great vintage for El Bosque, which being a powerful wine benefits greatly from cooler vintages. 4,000 bottles were produced. Drink 2015-2028. - Luis Gutierrez, Wine Advocate

(all tempranillo; aged for 18 months in new French and Central European oak and racked every four months): Glass-staining ruby. Black and blue fruits and incense on the flamboyantly perfumed nose. Lush, palate-coating cassis and blueberry flavors show excellent clarity and become spicier with air. Notes of licorice and mocha come up on the finish, which clings with superb tenacity and smooth, sweet tannins. - Josh Raynolds, Vinous