Ardal Selección Especial Reserva Tempranillo/Cabernet Sauvignon 2015

Dark in tint but lucid at the edges, this oak-heavy reserva smells of barrel smoke. An intense palate hits with rough tannins, tasting of savory blackberry backed by potent oak. As coconut and vanilla notes take over, this wine finishes with woody astringency. Drink through 2035. Score – 90. (Michael Schachner, Wine Enthusiast, Sept. 1, 2021)