Telmo Rodríguez 2004 M2 de Matallana (Ribera del Duero)

Country: Spain / M2 de Matallana
Variety: Tempranillo Blend Northern Spain
Winery: Telmo Rodríguez / Ribera del Duero

Expect no shortage of power and pounding tannins from this modern-styled, heavily extracted Tempranillo. The nose is dark, sweet and jammy, but all pleasantries cease there; the palate is tannic as nails, with baked plum and other roasted dark-fruit flavors. To this taster, it’s a hard, tough wine. Others may find it more appealing.