Good solid almost impenetrable dried ruby , ambering edges, naturally…. Definite old world nose of mold and barnyard but good fruit, solid structure and a dark, tannic finish stemmy and dry.  It’s not going to appeal to the Tobin James’ donks–that’s for sure–but for this Spanish-wine-hater, it’s solid.

2009 MARQUES DE VILLANUEVA Tempranillo Carinena Spain 12.5