Deep garnet red almost ruby red. Quite an earthy nose with notes of forest floor, a bit dirty, dark cocoa and a touch of raisin. Similar notes on the palate with solid acidity. Notes of dark red fruits, black currants and some petrol. Well integrated tannins (5.5/10) and medium body. Medium plus to long finish.

Second red wine tasted blind at our quarterly wine club tasting. The white wine options were either Chardonnay or Chenin Blanc, while the red wine options were Spainish Tempranillo or Cabernet Sauvignon. Only 37,500 bottles made of this limited edition bottling from Bodegas LAN in the Rioja region of Spain. This bottling is made up of 80% Tempranillo, 12% Graciano and 8% Mazuelo. Aged for 15 months in oak barrels.

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