HdR 2012 - Why Spain (still) Rocks! (Paso Robles, CA): Translucent dark garnet in the glass with a hint of tawny. Aromas of dark berry fruit, earth, and tar. Medium full bodied somewhat elegant, but still a bit closed.
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(Casa Castillo Jumilla Pie Franco) Medium dark purple red violet color; intriguing, lifted, tart berry, tar, baking spice nose; tight, tar, tart berry, tart black fruit, mineral palate with a lavender note; needs 3-plus years; medium-plus finish 92+ points (70 yr old ungrafted vines in sandy soil; 80% Monastrell grown at 750 meter altitude; 16 mos. in new French oak)
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4/27/2012 - OneLastSyrah wrote: 90 Points
HdR 2012 - Why Spain (still) Rocks! (Paso Robles, CA): Translucent dark garnet in the glass with a hint of tawny. Aromas of dark berry fruit, earth, and tar. Medium full bodied somewhat elegant, but still a bit closed.
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2/11/2012 - Lord Rodney wrote: 91 Points
Nice ripe dark juice. Worked a treat with veal. More polished than Bandol. More powerful but in good balance. will keep.
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