Casarena 2012 505 Esencia Red (Mendoza)

Country: Argentina / 505 Esencia
Variety: Red Blend Mendoza Province
Winery: Casarena / Mendoza

Toast, mocha and vanilla aromas lead the charge, followed by a lactic palate with a lot of oak resin and creaminess. As for flavors, this blend deals upfront oak and medicinal berry fruits. A resiny, sticky finish teeters on cloying.