The 2011 Aquilon is probably the ripest ever produced, from an extremely warm vintage, which resulted in a wine with 16.5% alcohol. This is also different from all other vintages because of the ripeness, the aromas that jump from the glass, extremely ripe and balsamic, with a marked style, ripe, thick, heady and hedonistic with strong menthol aromas (Tiger balm!), aromatic herbs, licorice, roasted meat. The palate shows a real blockbuster of a wine, full-bodied, ripe, with abundant, fine-grained tannins, a bodybuilder of a wine. Perhaps it is not a wine style for everyone, not my favorite style, but for sure it is a great wine. If you like this heady, ripe style of Garnacha, this is really a great expression of it. 3,900 bottles were produced in 2011.

Bold, ripe flavors of blackberry, huckleberry and blueberry compote fill the palate in this big red, rounded out by cocoa, espresso and licorice notes. This is supported by well-integrated tannins, with just enough acidity for balance. Drink now through 2020. 220 cases made, 200 cases imported.??–TM??Region: Spain / Campo de Borja Select to Add