Portal del Montsant 2008 Santbru Carinyenes Velles Red (Montsant)

Country: Spain / Santbru Carinyenes Velles
Variety: Red Blend Catalonia
Winery: Portal del Montsant / Montsant

This dark, exotic blend of Carignan, Grenache and Syrah is impressive given that 2008 wasn’t a good year in Spain. This shows integrated oak, graphite and inky aromas in front of a full, balanced palate that’s home to berry flavors, schisty minerality and mocha accents. A generous finish with plum and berry flavors as well as licorice is the right ending. Drink through 2018.