J. Garcia Carrion 2000 Antaño (Rioja)

Country: Spain / Antaño
Variety: Tempranillo Northern Spain
Winery: J. Garcia Carrion / Rioja

Straightforward Tempranillo aromas and flavors mark this light red. The dry berry-cherry fruit is offset by smoke, leather and rosemary notes. It’s slightly and typically on the astringent side, but turns a bit raspy on the modest finish. —M.M.