Dark in color with a mild nose of black berries. On the mid pallet the wine displays some rich jammie black berries to match the nose. Blueberries comes through. On the finish the wine displays some firm acidity and some tannins. This is definitely a more fruit forward tempranillo. The complexity of this wine is surprising given it’s low price. I would give it an 88-89. Quite nice.
From the LCBO web site:
SENDA 66 TEMPRANILLO 2008 VINTAGES 296475 | 750 mL bottle Price $ 13.95
Made in: La Mancha, Spain By: La Candelaria S. Coop. de Castilla-La Mancha
Release Date: Oct 27, 2012
14.0% Alcohol/Vol. Varietal: Tempranillo Sugar Content: 4 g/L
Sweetness Descriptor: XD – Extra Dry
Tasting Note
The 2008 Senda 66 spent 8 months in new French oak. Purple/black in color, it sports a fragrant nose of spice box, lavender, blueberry, and blackberry. Smooth-textured, layered, and remarkably rich on the palate for its humble price, this lengthy effort will drink nicely over the next 5-6 years. Score – 90. (Jay Miller, erobertparker.com, April 2010).
