Abadia Retuerta, Sardón de Duero, Seleccion Especial 2004 Herbaceous notes like in Cab Franc in the nose. The mouth is full-bodied with acid and ripe tannins at the time of the original post with an oaky backcurrent. A year later the tannins are drying out and overtaking the wine. The current vintage is 75% Tempranillo, 20% Cabernet and 5% Merlot. P&B Sardon de Duero in Vallladolid 14% $21.99 Abadia Retuerta
De La Montanya Sonoma Coast Estate Vineyard Tempranillo 2005
Minerality in the nose and a very soft palate of fresh fruit. GP&B in Healdsburg 14% $29.95 De La Montonya