Country: Spain / Monte Castrillo
Variety: Tempranillo Blend Northern Spain
Winery: Finca Torremilanos / Ribera del Duero
Quite tannic and biting, but beyond those mouthfeel issues this affordable RDD has its positives. The bouquet of toast, mocha and coconut is alluring, and then the palate of dark-fruit flavors, while rock-hard, is masculine. But never does one escape the feel and balance shortcomings. It’s a like a ride down a pocked and bumpy gravel road.