Color - Purple
Nose - Blueberry, spice, chocolate
Taste - This is quite dry and nicely fruity and very dense. I would suggest decanting this or letting it sit in your glass for at least 30 minutes before drinking. I like it without decanting, but it is very rich and dense without it. It's not bad. Some people will deride it for being as intense as it is and I think it's closer to a Cabernet Sauvignon or close to the Munoz de Toro Argie Bonarda I've previously reviewed. It's medium-to-full bodied with a long finish. There's a slight bite from the alcohol and a decent level of astringency though it's just on the brink of being too much. It has a rich, full mouthfeel and a lot of the alcohol hits on the end of the palate right before the finish. The aftertaste is clean and grassy. There's a hint of vanilla on the finish but it's very subtle. I missed it on the first few sips. This is a great wine to pair with spicy Mexican dishes. The fruit really jumps to the surface and the wine is big and robust alongside the heat of the chili peppers.
Overall, this is the type of wine that I absolutely love to drink. Big, bold maybe just a little overbearing and rich, but full of flavor. For 11 dollars this is a great example of really good QPR (Quality to Price Ratio). The Wine Advocate gave this particular wine 92 points. I'd agree with those numbers, buy it now!
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