Truly compelling the 2001 La Vina de Andres Romeo emerges from a single vineyard called La Liende. It boasts an inky/ruby/purple color in addition to a huge nose of graphite black currants cherry liqueur licorice cedar and spice box. Powerful rich full-bodied impeccably pure elegant flavors reveal nicely integrated wood acidity and tannin. The finish lasts for nearly a minute. This compelling 2001 should hit its prime in 3-4 years and last for 15 or more.

This ripe dense red has a lot going on. The black fruit flavors lean toward blueberry and cassis deepened by smoky oak and supported by firm ripe tannins. An ambitious wine that will become more complex with time. Best from 2006 through 2020. 200 cases imported. –TM