89POINTS
16¼/20
Castaño Colección Cepas Viejas 2004
Yecla, Valencia and Murcia, SpainSmoky, meaty, leather, tobacco, black olive, resin, blackberry, black cherry, liquorice root, barnyard aromas. Dry, rich, full, slightly chunky palate with fresh acidity. Blackberry, cassis, prune, meaty, leather, coffee, peppery, barnyard, earthy, smoky, compost flavours. Nearing maturity but with a few chunky tannins. Lots of intensity. Castaño Colección is a blend of 80/20 monastrell and cabernet sauvignon fruit made from 40-year old vines.Tasted: 03 February 2011Tasted by: Anthony Gismondi and Stuart TobePrices:BC | $22.00 | 750ml | specialty listing |
Blend: Monastrell - Cabernet SauvignonCSPC: 214239UPC: 8422443001222