Cost: $17.95
Grape Variety: Tempranillo
Category: Red Wine
Appellation: VINTAGES
Country: Spain
Region: Rioja
Format: 750 mL
Producer: Gonzalez Byass & Co.
Alcohol: 14.0 %
Description:” Elaboración Especial (special production) refers to the barrel fermentation this wine undergoes over several months in new American oak. This ripe 100% Tempranillo boasts intense plum and licorice notes, with smoky mocha and cigar box characters imparted by the unique production style. Try it with grilled or smoked meats.”(LCBO) You will also find roasted red peppers on both the nose and taste. On the negative, too much heat from the high alcohol.

Tasted: 5 Sept 11

Score: 9/10, Value: 8.5/10, Total: 17.5/20

Out of 5 stars, I rated this wine: 4

LCBO:# 723643