Marqués de Murrieta 2009 Dalmau (Rioja)

Country: Spain / Dalmau
Variety: Tempranillo Blend Northern Spain
Winery: Marqués de Murrieta / Rioja

Lusty blackberry and cassis aromas ride onto a balanced, fresh palate, while flavors of red berry, chocolate, fig and various spices finish nicely, with a tobacco-like note. This could use another year or so to settle; drink from 2015 on.