772 | Wine | Other Red, Spain Misc

"The 2009 Signo Bobal (a blend of 90% Bobal and 10% Syrah) may be the finest Bobal-based wine I have ever had. It was bottled without fining or filtration after spending time in mostly French and some American oak. It boasts a dense purple color along with wonderful sweet, jammy strawberry and black cherry notes intermixed with floral, licorice, graphite and spice characteristics. This dense red reveals a terrific texture as well as a full-bodied mouthfeel, yet it is light on its feet. This amazing Bobal should drink well for 3-4 years." -Robert Parker

"Bright violet color. Musky blueberry, cassis and lavender on the nose, with complicating mineral and white pepper nuances. Supple, sweet and smooth, with very good energy and lift to its dark fruit and spice flavors. Finishes with supple tannins and bright, tangy persistence."

"This light, firm red offers a distinctive mix of morello cherry, licorice, dark chocolate and fresh herb flavors, with crisp acidity, good balance and a laser focus."

"The 2005 Petit Verdot is a bit more complex, richer, and more structured. This lengthy effort will benefit from 4-5 years of aging and drink well through 2025."

"It has a very sensual, quite profound bouquet that is taciturn at first, but unfurls beautifully to reveal pure wild strawberry and raspberry aromas infused with espresso, minerals and liquorice. The palate is medium-bodied with a very composed entry. The tannins are neat and tidy, a crisp thread of acidity lending it linearity, almost conservatism. But I love the focus and symmetry here, a wine that is saving everything up for those who can resist its temptations and cellar it for 3-4 years. What an intellectual and sensorial wine."