Bodegas Carchelo 2009 Sierva Red (Jumilla)

Country: Spain / Sierva
Variety: Red Blend Levante
Winery: Bodegas Carchelo / Jumilla

Big and lush, this has graphite, coconut, minty oak and huge berry fruit aromas. It’s plush in the mouth but not wayward or overly big, with roasted plum, ­molasses, leather and raspberry flavors and a forward barrel note. Savory and long on the finish, this is a blend of 40% Monastrell, 30% Tempranillo and 15% each Syrah and Cabernet.