Vina Santiago Valdepenas DO Tempranillo 2011 83+ Points

Vina Santiago Valdepenas DO Tempranillo

Ruby red with garnet towards the rim, showing premature development.

Clean, moderate intensity, ripe plums, dark red berries in spirits, slight alcohol burn, but only 13% abv!, warm stones and earthy note, lavender, spicy profile, touch of old oak.

Dry with moderate plus acidity, fresh and lively, delicate red fruits follows through with a savory texture, moderate alcohol, and medium tannin, long, now until 2017.
Well priced at R 25 at Checkers.