2009 & 2012 Old World & New World Red Wine Tasting Lot

“Bright violet color. Intensely perfumed, heady aromas of candied dark berries, cola, incense and floral oils, with suave vanilla and star anise notes adding complexity. Stains the palate with sweet blackberry and cherry compote flavors of excellent depth and clarity. Fine-grained tannins add shape and grip to the impressively long, floral finish. (JR)” (10/2012)

“Tempranillo. The wine comes from three different villages Roa, La Horra and La Aguilera, they were planted between 1955 and 1975. Limited yields (3,500 kg/ha). Hand harvested and transported in refrigerated trucks to the winery. Cold maceration and fermented with spontaneous yeast in wooden vats. Aged in French oak barrels. Good levels of intensity and complexity on the nose, it displays red cherries, cedar, cacao and a toasted lift. Good definition on the aromatics. The palate is smooth and less explosive than the average of the region, however its delicacy is part of its interest. Really charged with oak but still harmonious. Hedonistic wine. (FC) 16.5/20 Points.” (08/2015)

“The 2012 Cabernet Sauvignon is dominated by earthy, loamy minerality, red and blackcurrants, and hints of baking spices and cedarwood. Tightly-knit, medium to full-bodied, and built for the long-term, it will benefit from 4-5 years of cellaring and should last for 15 or more years. (RP)” (10/2014)

“Antica's 2012 Cabernet Sauvignon is an excellent choice for drinking over the next decade or so. Silky, sweet tannins wrap around a core of soft plum, cherry, cinnamon and new leather nuances. Expressive floral, spiced notes add lift on the finish. (AG)” (12/2014)