2001 Gapsted Tempranillo

Very deep crimson colour with brick red hue. Aroma of leather and stewed fruit followed by a hint of blackcurrant. The palate flavour profile is relatively short, with leather, stewed fruit, confectionary and black cherry being evident. Fine grained tannins. Aftertaste of leather and confectionary.
Cellar 2-3 years (2007-2008)
Alc/Vol: 14.0%

First tasted, October 2004:
The most interesting wines from Gapsted have turned out to be the Durif, Saperavi and the Tempranillo. The Tempranillo, a Spanish grape variety, displays very deep crimson colour with deep crimson hue. Aroma of confectionary and black cherry, followed by a hint of leather and cinnamon. Full bodied palate with excellent concentration of flavour. Raspberry black cherry, spice, ripe plum and chocolate flavours emerge, supported by fine dry and persistent tannins, however, they remain in balance. Very long aftertaste of spice black cherry and chocolate.
RATING: 92
VALUE: XXXX