Telmo Rodríguez 2006 M2 de Matallana (Ribera del Duero)

Country: Spain / M2 de Matallana
Variety: Tempranillo Blend Northern Spain
Winery: Telmo Rodríguez / Ribera del Duero

After a leafy, somewhat burnt opening that seems muddled, things fall into place. The palate has a chewy, tannic, staunch feel that frames earthy berry, mocha, brown sugar and stewed plum flavors. It gets better and better as it unfolds, with prune and kirsch notes on the finish.