Name: Monte Aman
Variety: 100% Tempranillo
Region: Arlanza
Country: Spain
Year: 2009
Price: $5.95
Vintage Cellar 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.
My Review:
"Ooh what is that?" was my first comment. This wine was heavy nose with a scent that I couldn't quite place, but then I realized it: dark chocolate, or more like cocoa powder. The chocolate was more obvious than I expected, as it lingered even after the fruits faded. My wine-tasting partner hated it, but I liked the surprise of chocolate.
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