The nose is opulent and mainly fruity, filled with gorgeous prune, plum and dark red berry aromas. A sense of meatiness clearly comes through the aromatic profile too, like cured meat. Somehow the image of a good Spanish Jamón comes to mind at smelling it. Black pepper, nutmeg and cherry liqueur notes make for a complex nose.

Garnet red in colour with good, intense aromas of leather and liquorice and hints of spice and stewed black fruits. The palate is ripe and meaty, with round tannins and a lengthy finish. This wine would make a remarkable pairing for herb scented roast lamb, the more herbs the better!

The palate is very smooth, and drinks seamlessly, featuring a robust body, with brisk acidity to provide freshness to the fruity flavours, velvety tannins and a good overall balance leaving your sense with an impression of bursting fruity smoothness. A long and layered finish, filled with clove and other sweet spices, coconut and a salivating salty caramel feel.

Another great addition to the Pesquera family here at JN. One hundred percent Tempranillo from the Pesquera clones planted in 1998. Purity of fruit accompanies concentrated texture and weight, with excellent balance and expression enhanced by two years in bottle prior to release.

"A structured and focused red with aromas of wild berries, dried herbs, bark and baking spices. Medium- to full-bodied with fine, firm tannins. The structure is omnipresent here with an oaky feel at the edges and a spicy touch as well. Focused and serious with a long flavorful finish. Drink or hold.
90 points." James Suckling, JamesSuckling.com (June 2023)