Vincente Gandial "Ceramic" Monastrell 2019 Valencia - Spain

93 Points Wine Enthusiast:

"Inky garnet in color, this wine offers aromas of black cherry, butterscotch and sage. Eleven months in oak and final aging in clay vats has added a healthy dose of palpable tannins that come bearing flavors of black cherry, blackberry, clove, rose petal and soft notes of dried thyme and oregano. As tannins fade on the palate, orange zest and olive paste dominate the lengthy finish."

TASTING NOTES: On the nose, aromas of ripe blackberries, cherries, and plums mingle with hints of spice and earth, inviting you to delve deeper. The palate is lush and velvety, with flavors of dark fruit, chocolate, and a touch of vanilla oak, all framed by silky tannins and a lingering finish.