Black purple and very deep in colour. Vibrant. Classic tempranillo aromatics of black cherry, pepper, cherry pip, African Violets, cola nut, spearmint, and - of course - a 2B pencil's lead. Juicy yet dry, but then again tempranillo is a creature of split, multiple personalities. There are the fruity shiraz-like flavours of earth and plums; and the silkiness of texture and acidity more often associated with pinot noir. At each stage of the palate there is an interplay with fruit and acid and tannin, making this an ever-engaging red wine. The final highlight is the never-ending length of the wine.