The nose of the 2011 Selección de Familia is dominated by the aromas of Syrah, smoked bacon, violets and tar. The grapes of Tempranillo and Syrah fermented in small oak vats and went through malolactic in new French barriques and felt less oaky than in previous years. The palate is quite balanced and sleek, remarkably fresh for the vintage and keeping young and unevolved, but with polished tannins. Ripe, but balanced.