2005 Dehesa La Granja
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The 2005 Dehesa la Granja, from a top-flight vintage, displays an inviting perfume of cedar, Asian spices, a hint of balsamic, licorice, and assorted black fruits. This is followed by a sweetly-fruited, well-proportioned wine with a friendly personality. It is approachable now but is likely to evolve for another 2-3 years. Drink this outstanding value from 2013 to 2020+. Bodegas y Vinedos Fernandez Rivera is another Alejandro Fernandez estate (the Rivera coming from his wife’s maiden name). Located just outside the Toro demarcation line necessitating the use of the more generic Castilla y Leon designation, the historic La Granja estate has been replanted to 325 acres of Tempranillo from clones in Pesquera. Importer: Classical Wines From Spain, Seattle, WA; Tel. (206) 297-6713
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Jay S Miller, Wine Advocate