Finca Torremilanos 2009 Monte Castrillo (Ribera del Duero)

Country: Spain / Monte Castrillo
Variety: Tempranillo Northern Spain
Winery: Finca Torremilanos / Ribera del Duero

Oak is apparent on the front end, where milk chocolate and vanilla aromas vie with red berry scents. Feels full and forward, with standard, appealing berry fruit and cassis-like flavors. Toasty and a touch bitter on what amounts to a solid finish.