Monte Aman Tempranillo

Monte Aman
Tempranillo
2009
$5.95
Arlanza
Spain

Winery Review:  Fermentation of selected grapes in stainless steel tanks at controlled temperature. Aging in American oak casks for 5 months followed by 3 months in the bottle before being released in the market. Inky ruby. Ripe cherry and plum on the nose. Smooth and fleshy, with deep dark fruit flavors complicated by bitter chocolate and anise. A spicy quality adds lift and focus to the weighty fruit. Offers an appealing mix of power and energy and drinks very well right now.

Personal Review:  Smells of cherries and spices, and the flavors are similar. Hasn't been aged long but still retains an oaken flavor. Not a smooth red, but there are many flavors present, from pepper and vanilla to cherries and strong spices.