The 2008 EL26 is a blend of 40% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Garnacha, 20% Carinena and 20% Syrah aged for 20 months in 4,000-liter new French “tanks” with daily batonnage. It has a ripe, opulent nose of red berry fruit laced with cough candy and Asian spice. The palate is medium-bodied with soft, grainy tannins that underpin spicy, meaty red fruits that are missing a little cohesion towards the finish. Drink now-2016.
Importer: Royal Wine Corporation, NY; www.royalwine.com