🍷 Appearance
Deep garnet red with rich ruby highlights. Dense and beautifully developed in the glass.

👃 Aromas
Complex and layered aromas of ripe blackberry, dark cherry and plum combine with notes of cedar, vanilla, tobacco leaf and sweet spice. Subtle earthy undertones and hints of cocoa add further depth and maturity.

👅 Palate
Full-bodied and elegant, delivering concentrated dark fruit flavours supported by savoury spice, mocha and well-integrated oak. The Tempranillo shows excellent balance between richness and freshness, with beautifully developed Reserva character throughout the palate.

🍈 Texture & Finish
Silky tannins and fine acidity provide structure and polish. The finish is long, smooth and persistent, carrying lingering notes of dark berries, spice and toasted oak.

🍇 Overall Style
A refined and expressive Spanish Reserva showing the depth and sophistication that comes from careful oak maturation and bottle age. Rich yet balanced, this is a classic food-friendly Tempranillo with impressive drinkability and complexity.

🍽️ Food Pairing
Perfect with roast lamb, slow-cooked beef, chargrilled meats, Spanish tapas, mushroom dishes or aged Manchego cheese.

🛒 BBD Verdict
A beautifully mature Spanish Reserva offering richness, elegance and exceptional value. Smooth, savoury and packed with flavour, this is an excellent choice for lovers of classic European reds and a standout inclusion in a quality mixed dozen.

Cheers
Peter Turnbull
Better Buy The Dozen 🍷