Sandeman, Vau Vintage

Sandeman, Vau VintageMedium ruby. Sexy, superripe aromas of grapey dark fruits, mocha, maple syrup and roasted nuts. Very sweet, dense and full, with a glyceral texture and superripe, concentrated, sappy flavors of black raspberry and cherry liqueur. Pliant and approachable but with attractive framing acidity and solid spine. Finishes with fine, dusty tannins and excellent persistence; superripe notes of crystallized berries along with a hint of minty austerity. Stephen

and they used a little more grapes from La Horra

offering juicy black raspberry and bitter cherry flavors and a touch of cola

" By "own vineyards

The depth and complexity of this compelling wine is something to behold

This too is a relatively big wine with an expressive nose of subtle torrefaction notes plus hints of plum and coffee that lead to delicious

defined by cooler temperatures and rain in July and September

A melange of dark

firmly structured red

indeed to the point that I question whether there is enough mid-palate sap to absorb it successfully

(92-94)/2027+

Otherwise there is good richness to the round

Meyer lemon and anise pick up hints of iodine and pungent flowers with air