2005 Marqués de Vargas, Privada

The 2005 Reserva Privada is a vineyard selection of older vines consisting of 60% Tempranillo, 10% Mazuelo, 19% Garnacha, and 20% other varietals aged for 23 months in new Russian oak. A fine deep episcopal colour with notes of black fruits , coffee and spice evidenced, a rich and viscous texture, with hints of earth and crème de cassis to the fore and a powerful finish.
(Simon Field MW, BBR Buyer)