(100% mencia, aged for 11 months in new and used French oak): Dark ruby. Dark berries, cola and licorice on the nose and palate, with sexy Asian spice and floral nuances adding complexity. Juicy and precise, with excellent finishing punch and lingering suggestions of violet and star anise. I suspect that some purists will be put off by this wine's oak component but I find it extremely complementary to the wine's deep fruit.