The 2005 Abel Mendoza Seleccion Personal is sourced from a single 45-year-old vineyard. It is 100% Tempranillo aged in new French oak for 12 months. Purple-colored it has a lovely bouquet of toasty new oak, crushed stone, pencil lead, and assorted black fruits. This is followed by a wine with a slightly rustic personality, good balance, and a chunky finish. Give it 2-3 years and drink it through 2020.
Importer: Jorge Ordonez, Fine Estates From Spain; tel. (781) 461-5767