Hemar 2005 Crianza (Ribera del Duero)

Country: Spain / Crianza
Variety: Tempranillo Northern Spain
Winery: Hemar / Ribera del Duero

A forward specimen with lots of oak that settles on cinnamon and wood tannin. Also a touch leafy on the nose, and that’s backed by tangy cranberry and acid-driven cherry flavors. Very tight and piercing, which for a 2005 crianza is asking too much.