The 2009 Callejo Crianza comes from 40-year-old vines and is aged for 15 months in new French oak. That oak is well-integrated on the nose with luscious black cherries, blueberry and lavender scents. The palate is medium-bodied with silky smooth tannins and while a lot of oak is evident, it is nicely integrated with the luscious dark cherry and blueberry fruit, with a faint hint of balsamic on the finish. This is another admirable Crianza. Drink 2013-2020.
Importer: F.L. Navarro, The Artisan Collection, Brooklyn, NY; Tel. (781) 596-0722