The deep garnet-purple colored 2018 Boyd-Cantenac features smoked meats

the substantial tannins will require at least five years of patience

whereas with clones we end up throwing a lot of their fruit on the ground

(includes bits of cabernet franc and petit verdot)

Pretty and fresh red cherry and purple fruit aromas

Hacienda Monasterio, Ribera Duero Reserva Vintage:2010 The deep garnet-purple colored 2018(the same blend as for the 2010 version), Inky ruby. Deeper and darker in character than its younger sibling, displaying scents and flavors of blackcurrant, dried cherry and licorice, with a spicy element adding vivacity. Opens nicely with air, picking up a smoky nuance and a touch of candied rose. Finishes sappy and very long, with velvety tannins building slowly and framing the wine's lush fruit. Josh Raynolds