Gabarda 2003 No. IV Red (Cariñena)

Country: Spain / No. IV
Variety: Red Blend Northern Spain
Winery: Gabarda / Cariñena

Hot and earthy, with herbal aromas sitting in front of a hard, grabby palate. The flavors show more plum skin and sourness than sweet, ripe juice. Hence the wine is narrow and fairly astringent. On the plus side, it seems natural and typical for what Cariñena produces.