The hefty nose forces out spice and mildly-baked aromas of blackberries, while the palate delivers legitimate berry flavors touched up by accents of dill and butter. The finish is expansive and drying, with solid tannins. This is the best of what’s on offer from Bodegas Los Llanos.
— M.S.
(12/15/2007)
Cassis, raisin, vanilla and rooty spice aromas give this Tempranillo blend some class on the bouquet. It’s resiny and fairly heavy feeling, with lightly burnt and earthy flavors of herbal red berry and plum. Dry and peppery on the finish.
— M.S.
(2/1/2012)
Opens with spice notes of cinnamon and anise before transitioning to fuller cherry and plum flavors. The mouthfeel is warm and fatty, while the finish still holds some buttery notes and tannic grip. Nothing spectacular but not bad for a 1999 wine from Valdepeñas.
— M.S.
(12/15/2007)
Transparent in color, with rustic aromas of leather, dried leaves and tea-like berries. The palate is rather thin but refreshing, with red-fruit flavors and a smack of citrus. Might take well to a light chilling.
— M.S.
(12/15/2007)
Stewy and sweet on the nose, with clumsy black-fruit flavors. This shows all the rough and tumble characteristics of young Tempranillo: It’s hard as nails, with big, forceful tannins and awkward, gummy flavors.
— M.S.
(12/15/2007)
Heavy oak-based aromas provide cover for the grassy, green scents. It feels clunky and grabby, with jumbled flavors of sweet oak and green-leaning fruit.
— M.S.
(11/1/2012)